An Output on the

PRIORITIZATION OF FAMILY PROBLEMS

In Partial Fulfillment
To the Requirements of
NCM 205 LEC

Community Health Nursing LEC

Submitted to:
Glenda Lynne T. Fronteras, RN, MN
Instructor

Submitted by:
Althea Franz M. Duo
BSN 2K

September 20, 2022

 PRIORITIZATION TABLE
Family Name: Bama Address: Talomo, Davao City
House Number: NA Barangay House No.: NA

Problem #1. Death of an Family Member

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION

SCORE

1. Nature of the Problem Score = 1 A tension moment occurs when

Weight = 1 0.66 there is a significant shift, such
Computation: as the first night when you do
⅓x1 not stay and sleep in the same
location, or when the house is
suddenly quiet and you feel
empty.

2. Modification of the Problem Score = 2 The assessment revealed the

Weight = 1 3 family's awareness of the
situation and drew the family
Current Knowledge ↑
Computation: closer together to soothe and
Family Resources 2/2 x 2 support one another. Because it
↓
is a small town, everyone knew
SN Resources ↑ each other, and as a result,
neighbors were able to express
Community Resources ↓ their sympathies and offer
assistance during the wake.

3. Preventive potential Score = 3 They were able to cope and

Weight = 1 1 accept their existing
circumstances as a result of a
Severity ↑
Computation: nurse intervention of continual
Duration 3/3 x 1 therapeutic talk and the
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presence of others who
SN Resources ↓ supported them. Participants
were able to manage their
Community Resources ↓ emotions while performing their
everyday responsibilities at
work and at home. Despite the
fact that it hasn't been a month,

4. Salience of the Problem Score = 2 Because it is a sudden and

Weight = 1 1 unexpected issue, it requires
immediate treatment. To the
Computation: point where the wife who works
2/2 x 1 abroad chose to leave her job in
order to be with her child.

Total Score 5.66

 Problem #2. Improper Drainage System

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION

SCORE

1. Nature of the problem Score = 1 A shallow drainage system or canal

Weight = 1 0.33 in the region is considered a health
threat because it may result in
Computation: serious health problems caused by
⅓x1 disease vectors. The region is
currently experiencing its yearly rainy
season, which has caused floods
and environmental pollution issues
that have an impact on health.

2. Modifiability of the Score = 2 The family is aware of the problem,

problem Weight = 2 2 but due to a lack of funds, they are
unable to install an appropriate
Computation: drainage system. The student nurses
Current Knowledge ↓
2/2 x 2 will be able to execute health
Family Resources education tasks such as cleaning the
↓
drainage system by removing waste
St. N Resources ↑ and digging the canal deeper.

Community ↑
Resources

3. Preventive Potential Score = 2 The condition is rated moderate

Weight = 2 0.66 because one of the family members
has an infection in his left ankle;
Computation: thus, a healthier living environment is
2/3 x 1 required to assist infection healing.
According to the father, the problem
has been present for nearly ten years
since they moved into the residence.
The family's present management of
the problem is limited to cleaning the
surroundings and opening the
windows. The family is a high-risk
group since there are six people in
the household and they live in one
location. There's a chance the family
will pick up diseases such as asthma
and inadequate ventilation

4. Salience of the problem Score = 2 The issue was resolved by a student

Weight = 1 1 nurse recognized by the whole
family, but urgent action is needed.
Computation:
2/2 x 1

Total Score 3.99

 Problem #3. Moving Out of Children from Parents’ Home

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL JUSTIFICATION

SCORE

1. Nature of the problem Score = 1 Leaving a job would result in low

Weight = 1 0.33 income and a substantial change in
lifestyle. Given that both parents
Computation: have typically been the primary
⅓x1 earners in the family, especially now
that all of the children are in college,
the family's needs may not be met if
there is an economic imbalance.

2. Modifiability of the Score = 2 The family was aware that their

problem Weight = 2 1 income would be reduced, therefore
the student nurse advised internet
Computation: sites where businesses were looking
Current Knowledge
2/2 x 2 for employees, such as indeed.com.
Family Resources Having a government employee wife
also provided her with connections
St. N Resources and job opportunities.

Community
Resources

3. Preventive Potential Score = 2 Despite the fact that the family's

Weight = 1 0.66 income is decreasing and they are
fully aware of their financial situation.
Computation: Parents can still provide for the
2/3 x 1 family's requirements thanks to the
mother's employment, and they have
a rice field and a coconut mill to aid
with allowances and tuition.

4. Salience of the problem Score = 2 When the family's breadwinner loses

Weight = 1 1 his job, a situation occurs that
necessitates immediate action since
Computation: the family's income decreases.
2/2 x 1 Because lifestyles have evolved,
everyone must understand, adapt,
and compromise. It is also significant
because all three of the parents'
children are enrolled in private higher
education institutions and have
reasonable financial demands to
fund matriculation and other charges.

Total Score 2.99

LIST OF PROBLEMS

No. Problems Identified Score Rank

1 Death of an Extended Family 5.66 1

Member

2 Loss of Job of an Immediate 3.99 2

Family Member

3 Moving Out of Children from 2.99 3

Parents’ Home