Commonly Used Nursing Diagnoses by Body System

Integumentary System Skin Integrity Impaired Infection, Risk for

Cardiovascular System Tissue Perfusion Peripheral altered Fluid Volume Excess Fluid Volume Deficit

Respiratory System Airway Clearance Ineffective Breathing Pattern Ineffective Gas Exchange Impaired Aspiration, Risk for

GI System Constipation Diarrhea Bowel Incontinence

GU System Urinary Elimination Altered Infection, Risk for

Neuro System Pain Sensory-perceptual alterations (visual, auditory, gustatory) Thought Process altered

Musculoskeletal System Self Care Deficit Potential Disuse Syndrome Physical Immobility Impaired

Nutrition Nutrition Altered, Less Than Body Requirements Nutrition Altered, More Than Body Requirements

Safety and Security Injury, Risk for Anxiety

Love and Belonging Social Isolation Social Interaction, Impaired

Self-Esteem Body Image Disturbance Diversional Activity Deficit

Self-Actualization Knowledge Deficit Spiritual Distress