What are nursing diagnoses for spinal stenosis?

Nursing diagnoses for spinal stenosis may include:

Impaired Physical Mobility related to pain, muscle weakness, or nerve damage.

Pain related to nerve root irritation or compression.

Sensory/Perceptual Alterations (visual, auditory, tactile, proprioceptive, kinesthetic) related to nerve root irritation or compression.

Disturbed Comfort (activity intolerance, fatigue, sleep deprivation) related to pain, muscle weakness, and impaired physical mobility.

Self-Care Deficit (bathing, dressing, toileting) related to impaired physical mobility and pain.

Risk for Falls related to impaired physical mobility, proprioceptive deficits, and environmental hazards.

Risk for Urinary Retention related to nerve damage affecting bladder function.

Social Isolation related to impaired physical mobility, chronic pain, and depression.