PURPOSE. This case study illustrates the characteristics of, and challenges for, a woman in the United States with multiple health problems.
DATA SOURCES. Data were obtained through the authors' experience and knowledge of community health nursing and from published literature.
DATA SYNTHESIS. NANDA International, Nursing Interventions Classification, and Nursing Outcomes Classification were utilized to identify appropriate nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes for the client.
CONCLUSION. This case study illustrates and provides appropriate nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes relevant to a woman with many health concerns. It provides guidance for nurses in community health settings when caring for patients with multiple health problems.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE. Utilizing the standardized nursing languages of NANDA International, Nursing Interventions Classification, and Nursing Outcomes Classification can provide the necessary framework for enhancing and improving the management of care for patients with many health concerns in the community setting.
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