Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of body movement.
Nursing Diagnosis for Cerebral Palsy
- Chronic low self-esteem
- Compromised family coping
- Deficient knowledge (diagnosis and treatment)
- Delayed growth and development
- Disturbed body image
- Disturbed sensory perception: Visual, hearing
- Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
- Impaired physical mobility
- Impaired swallowing
- Interrupted family processes
- Risk for impaired parenting
- Risk for impaired skin integrity