This article describes a nursing experience in an intensive care unit with a patient who suffered from Gorham's disease accompanied by Chylothorax. Data were collected through observation, conversation, physical examination, and actual care according to Gordon Functional Health Assessment guide. The nursing diagnosis identified included altered nutrition: less than body requirements, infection, impaired gas exchange and anxiety. Good nurse-patient relationship and trust were maintained, professional knowledge, skills and mental support were provided to successfully help the patient improve physical symptoms of discomfort and the weaning of the ventilator. The Patient was transferred to a general ward and then discharged.