PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION

Pamplona Family

Cigarette Smoking as a Health Deficit

Criteria

Computation

Actual Score

1. Nature of the
problem

3/3 x 1

2. Modifiability of
the problem

1/2 x 2

3. Preventive
Potential

3/3 x 1

0/2 x 1

4. Salience of the
problem

Justification
The problem is a
health deficit and
requires more
immediate attention
to prevent the client
from reacquiring the
previous lung
disorder.
Lessening the
cigarette
consumption of client
is partially
modifiable due to his
attitude which
hinders them on
solving the problem.
Familys financial
resources are
adequate, but the
family doesnt allot
money for it. On the
other hand, the client
itself claims that he
doesnt have time on
solving the problem.
Theres a high
possibility for the
client to lessen
cigarette
consumption if
interventions are
managed early. It can
prevent the client
from acquiring lung
and cardiovascular
diseases.
The client involved
doesnt consider this
as a problem because
for him, he already
lessened the number
of cigarettes

consumed for each

day.
Total Score

Noise Pollution as a Health Threat

Criteria

Computation

Actual Score

1. Nature of the
problem

2/3 x 1

2/3

2. Modifiability of
the problem

1/2 x2

3. Preventive
Potential

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the
problem

0/2 x 1

Total Score

Justification
It is a health threat
that doesnt need
immediate attention.
It is not modifiable
for the family doesnt
know how to start
communicating with
their neighbors
regarding to the noise
brought about by
their neighbors dog.
If a necessary action
would intervene on
this problem, noise
pollution can be
prevented.
This is a problem not
requiring immediate
attention for the
family says that they
are already use to this
kind of situation.

2 2/3

Underweight Family Member as a Health Deficit

Criteria
1. Nature of the
problem
2. Modifiability of
the problem

Computation

Actual Score

3/3 x 1

2/2 x2

Justification
This is a health
deficit problem
which requires an
immediate attention.
The family is able to
recognize the
existence of the
problem and some
actions like eating
fish, fruits, and
vegetables can help
the client attain the
desirable body
weight. Client

3. Preventive
Potential

3/3 x 1

4. Salience of the
problem

1/2 x1

1/2

Total Score

4 1/2

Improper Garbage Disposal as a Health Threat

Criteria
Computation
Actual Score
1. Nature of the
problem
2. Modifiability of
the problem

justified that as food

is meant to be met
everyday, it can affect
his health and daily
living. Resources
from client and nurse
are both available due
to clients willingness
to learn.
Mr. Virgilio marked
as underweight can
be prevented
necessary if
interventions are
applied earlier.
The family perceives
it as a problem not
needing immediate
attention as they
reasoned out that they
are not having any
difficulties when it
comes to nutritious
foods and Mr.
Virgilio says he
doesnt feel anything
wrong about it for he
feels strong and not
acquiring any
diseases despite
being underweight.

2/3 x 1

2/3

1/2 x 2

Justification
This is a health threat
condition not
requiring an
immediate attention.
Improper Garbage
Disposal is partially
modifiable for the
family claims that
their ways of
disposing garbage
(burning) is just right,
as long as their
neighbors situation
and health are not be

3. Preventive
Potential

3/3 x1

4. Salience of the
problem

0/2 x 1

Total Score

affected. Familys
resources are
inadequate for at first
they are not
recognizing it as a
problem, and does
not allot time to
manage it.
It is highly preventive
if necessary
interventions are only
applied.
The family doesnt
consider this as a
problem. As for them,
they do not find
anything wrong about
the ways of disposing
garbage.

2 2/3

The Prioritized Health Problems:

Underweight Family Member as a Health Deficit
Cigarette Smoking as a Health Deficit
Noise Pollution as a Health Threat
Improper Garbage Disposal as a Health Threat

4 1/2
3
2 2/3
2 2/3