Concept Analysis Diagram - Metabolism
Nursing Care
Directed toward what contributes to a normal concept and is thereby related to all factors
involved in or with the concept. Not always needed to have a normal outcome.
Attributes
Defining characteristics of the concept
What must occur for the concept to exist
Antecedents
What precedes the concept for it to exist
Events or incidents that must happen before the concept
Consequences
Untoward events or outcomes that occur due to malfunction within the concept
Positive events or outcomes that occur due to proper functioning within the concept
Interrelated Concept
Concepts which can affect change in the other
Concepts which work together to ensure a normal process
Concepts which if depleted or impaired can cause a negative consequence in the other
Sub- Concept
Critical components of major concept
Metabolism
The processes of biochemical
reactions occurring in the
body’s cells that are
necessary to produce energy,
repair, and facilitate the
growth of cells, and maintain
life.
Nursing Care
Antecedents
Ingestion of Nutrients
Normal Growth and
Development
Cells and Organs to
Synthesize and Secrete
Hormones
Hormone Target Cells
Organ Perfusion
Normal Immune Response
Adaptive response to stress
Attributes
Blood Glucose Homeostasis
Fluid and Electrolyte
Balance
Normal Physiological
Response to Stress
Maintain Body Energy
Requirements
Normal metabolic rate
Interrelated
Concepts
Fluid &
Electrolytes
Coping
Nutrition
Sub –
Concepts
Deviations from
Normal
Hormonal
(Endocrine)
Regulation
Consequences
(Outcomes)
Hyperglycemia/
Hypoglycemia
Ascites
Hypertension/
Hypotension
Positive
Negative
Normal
Thermoregulation
Adequate
Hydration Status
Euglycemia
Mobility
Muscle
Weakness
Edema
Perfusion
Normotensive
Nutrient Utilization
