Which Nursing Diagnosis Is the Highest Priority for a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for a patient who had the large intestine removed?

• A) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to excessive fluid loss in stool
• B) Risk for compromised human dignity related to stigma from ileostomy
• C) Bathing/hygiene self-care deficit related to presence of ileostomy bag
• D) Social isolation related to perceived offensive odor from ileostomy bag

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition where an individual's ability to form new memories is impaired, hindering the acquisition of new information following the onset of the amnesia.

Retroactive Amnesia

The inability to recall old information because of the interference of new information learned.

Retrograde Amnesia

A condition where individuals lose memories for events that occurred before a specific incident, typically an injury or illness.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A method of memorization where information is thought about in a detailed way, creating associations between the new information and existing memory.