J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  1994 Dec;1(2):207-218.

Validity of nursing diagnosis: Fluid volume deficit

• Byun YS
• Kim SY

Abstract

A validation of the nursing diagnosis "fluid volume deficit" was completed by using the diagnostic content validity method. Articles pertaining to fluid volume depletion were reviewed to identify the signs and symptoms used to describe the nursing diagnosis. The topics addressed in the articles included hypovolemic shock, hemorrhage, trauma, fluid balance, hydration, burn injury, thirst, dehydration. A validation instruments was constructed of 52 signs and symptoms. A validation tool was examined by expert nurses group who work on intensive care unit, kidney transplantation unit, internal medicine and general surgery unit. The study sample rated the signs and symptoms on a scale from one to five, evaluating their relevance to this diagnosis. Of the 52 signs and symptoms on the validation tool, 10 were categorized as critical indicators and 34 were categorized as defining characteristics.

MeSH Terms

Burns
Dehydration
Diagnosis
Hemorrhage
Intensive Care Units
Internal Medicine
Kidney Transplantation
Nursing Diagnosis*
Nursing*
Shock
Thirst
Water-Electrolyte Balance