COLON CANCER: Health Deficit Criteria Score Computation Nature of the Problem 1 3/3X1=1

Justification This is considered as a health deficit because

Modifiability of the Problem

1/2X2=1

It can be modify by chemotheraphy.

Preventive Potential

1 / 3 X 1 = 0.33

Financial problem makes it difficult to achieve total problem modifiability and thus, may not totally decrease the possibility of problems that may occur in the future The family experiences some difficulty regarding this problem like operation but explains that this is not their priority.

Salience of the Problem

1 / 2 X 1 = 0.5

Total: 2.83

Colon Cancer: She always go to the hospital to check her colon because sometimes she needs to be operated because her colon is blocked. She doesnt undergo to chemotherapy. She stated Kung mamatay, edi mamatay. Ganon rin naman, e kahit mag-chemo ka, mamamatay ka pa rin sa bandang huli.

Disability: Colon cancer Inability to provide nursing care to the sick, disabled, or dependent member of the family due to: Inadequate financial resources for care Philosophy in life which negates/hinder caring for the sick, disabled, dependent, vulnerable/at-risk member