IDENTIFIED HEALTH NURSING PROBLEM AND SCORING

The nursing student had identified five (5) health nursing problem; Poor

environmental sanitation (Polluted water supply, Presence of breeding or resting sites of

vectors of diseases), Unhealthy lifestyle (Walking barefooted, Poor personal hygiene

[untrimmed toenails, filthy feet]) Limited financial resources, Malnutrition (M.B, A.B,

J.B), Hypertension (J.B, M.B.).

Scaling for Ranking Health Conditions and Problems:

Poor Environmental Sanitation

 Polluted water supply
 Presence of breeding or resting sites of vectors of diseases

Criteria Computatio Actual Justification

n Score

Nature of the Problem 2/3 x 1 0.67 This problem is a health threat

Modifiability of the 2/2 x 2 2 Partially modifiable since the

Problem family lacks resources,
especially finances. But the
nurse can provide health
teachings and advice alternatives
given with the resources
available.
Preventive Potential 2/3 x 1 0.67 Problem cannot be prevented
without a reliable source of
money especially in terms of
access to clean water supply
Salience of the 1/2 x 1 0.5 The family is aware that this is a
Problem problem but perceives to have
no need of immediate action
Total score 3.84

Unhealthy lifestyle
  Walking barefooted
 Poor personal hygiene (untrimmed toenails, filthy feet)

Criteria Computation Actual Justification

Score

Nature of the Problem 2/3 x 1 0.67 This problem is a health threat

Modifiability of the 2/2 x 2 2 Can be modified through family's

Problem cooperation and willingness to
adapt a healthy lifestyle
Preventive Potential 3/3 x 1 1 Unhealthy lifestyle can be
prevented by providing resources
and proper health teaching.
Salience of the 1/2 x 1 0.5 The family knows that this is a
Problem problem but perceives to not need
immediate action
Total score 4.17

Limited Financial Resources

Criteria Computation Actual Justification
Score

Nature of the Problem 2/3 x 1 0.67 This problem is a health threat

Modifiability of the 1/2 x 2 1 Problem is partially modifiable

Problem because the client's condition
makes it difficult for him to find a
stable job/ source of income.
Preventive Potential 2/3 x 1 0.67 There may be opportunities for
training and guidance, but there is
no guarantee of a steady income.
Salience of the 2/2 x 1 1 The family perceives it as a
Problem problem needing immediate
attention
Total score 3.34

Malnutrition – M.B, A.B, and J.B

 Criteria Computation Actual Justification
Score

Nature of the Problem 3/3 x 1 1 This problem is a health deficit

Modifiability of the 1/2 x 2 1 Partially modifiable since the

Problem family lacks resources, especially
finances.
Preventive Potential 2/3 x 1 0.67 It's difficult to prevent the
problem without a reliable source
of money to maintain a healthy
and well-balanced diet.
Salience of the 1/2 x 1 0.5 Aware that it is a problem but
Problem does not see it as a priority.
Total score 3.17

Hypertension – J.B and M.B

Criteria Computation Actual Justification
Score

Nature of the Problem 3/3 x 1 1 This problem is a health deficit

Modifiability of the 1/2 x 2 1 Partially modifiable since the

Problem family has no capacity to
purchase maintenance for
hypertension.
Preventive Potential 1/3 x 1 0.33 Given the family members' age,
lifestyle, and financial resources,
the problem is unlikely to be
prevented.
Salience of the 2/2 x 1 1 Problem is seen as major problem
Problem
Total score 3.33