Prioritization of Nursing Problems
Criteria Weight Multiplier Computation Justification
Nature and 3 Actual Problem 1 3/3 x 1 Situational
Extent 2 Risk / Potential Urgency based on:
1 Wellness State - ABC Principle
- Maslow’s HON
- Nursing Concept
Modifiability 2 Easily Modifiable 2 2/2 x 2 Availability of
1 Partially Modifiable resources and
0 Not Modifiable interventions
Peventive 3 High 1 3/3 x 1 Likelihood of
Potential 2 Moderate occurrence of
1 Low complication w/
respect to
measures taken
Salience 2 Needs immediate attention 1 2/2 x 1 Client’s perception
action and recognition of
1 Not needing immediate the problem
attention
0 Not perceived as a problem/
condition needing change
TOTAL 5 Priority # 1
Health condition/problem Computation Actual score Priority
Number
Improper garbage/ refuse Nature of the 2/ 1 4.17 1
disposal as a Health threat condition or problem 3
presented
Modifiability of the 2/ 1
condition or problem 2
Preventive potential 3/ 1
scale 3
Salience 1/ 1
2
Nature of the 2/ 1 4.17 2
condition or problem 3
presented
Modifiability of the 2/ 1
Lack of Exercise of Ms. B.
condition or problem 2
Cristal as a Health Threat
Preventive potential 3/ 1
scale 3
Salience 1/ 1
2
Dental Caries of Ms. H. Nature of the 3/ 1 4 3
Cristal as a Health Deficit condition or problem 3
presented
Modifiability of the 1/ 2
condition or problem 2
Preventive potential 2/ 1
scale 3
Salience 0/ 1
2