FIRST LEVEL AND SECOND LEVEL ASSESSMENT AND COMPUTATION AND JUSTIFYING SCORES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS 1.

URINARY TRACT INFECTION AS HEALTH THREAT Inability to make decision with respect to taking appropriate health action due to lack of knowledge alternative solution. CRITERIA NATURE OF THE PROBLEM MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM COMPUTATION 2/3X1 3/2X2 SCORE 0.67 1 JUSTIFICATION The problem is a health threat. The problem is highly modifiable. The client should only avoid causes of UTI like maintaining good hygiene, and other measures. A healthy lifestyle and good hygiene habit and voiding habits as well as drinking adequate fluids will prevent UTI from recurring. The family recognizes this as a problem but does not need immediate attention.

PREVENTIVE POTENTIAL

3/3X1

SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM TOTAL

1/2X1

.5 3.17

2. ASTHMA AS HEALTH DEFICIT Inability to make decisions with respect to taking appropriate health actions due to: - failure to comprehend the nature/magnitude of the problem. - lack of adequate knowledge as to alternative courses of action open to them CRITERIA NATURE OF THE PROBLEM MODIFIABILITY OF THE PROBLEM PREVENTIVE POTENTIAL SALIENCE OF THE PROBLEM TOTAL COMPUTATION 3/3X1 3/2X2 SCORE 1 1 JUSTIFICATION The problem is a health Deficit The problem is highly modifiable. The client should follow preventive measures and avoid factors that will trigger episodes or attacks. A clean environment will minimize diseases from occurring. The family recognizes this as a problem but does not need immediate attention.

3/3X1 1/2X1

1 .5 3.5

RANKING HEALTH PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO PRIORITY

Priority 1. ASTHMA AS HEALTH DEFICIT 2. URINARY TRACT INFECTION AS HEALTH THREAT Problem health deficit Health threat Score 3.5 3.17