Which Nursing Diagnosis Would Most Likely Apply to Both a Patient

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which nursing diagnosis would most likely apply to both a patient diagnosed with major depression as well as one experiencing acute mania?

• A) Deficient diversional activity
• B) Disturbed sleep pattern
• C) Fluid volume excess
• D) Defensive coping

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Definitions:

Respiration

The process by which living organisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, involving the exchange of gases between the organism and its environment.

Coma

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened; fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light, or sound; lacks a normal wake-sleep cycle; and does not initiate voluntary actions.

Disordered Substance Use

A condition marked by an unhealthy pattern of substance use leading to significant impairment or distress.

Family Members

Individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption who typically share a close personal connection and may influence one another's health and behavior.