Nursing care for a patient with metabolic syndrome including ICNP^® reference terminology

Introduction. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions (increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels) that occur together, increasing your risk of cardiovascular disorders.

Aim. The aim of the study was to formulate a nursing care plan for a patient with GN using the ICNP®? terminology.

Material and methods. The research employed the case study method and the technique of the interview, observation, analysis of medical records and measurements. The research was conducted at the Clinic of Arterial Hypertension and Diabetology at the University Clinical Centre in Gdańsk and involved 2 patients with MS.

Results and conclusions. Based on the data obtained, the following nursing diagnoses were formulated: Impaired Regulatory System Function/Hyperglycaemia, Altered Blood Pressure, Acute Pain (head), Overweight, Impaired Sleep and Anxiety, potential diagnoses: Risk For Impaired Peripheral Neurovascular Function, Risk For Diabetic Foot and Risk For Medication Side Effect, and as well as self-control and self-care: Impaired Ability To Manage Regime and Impaired Ability To Monitor Disease.