A Client Is Taking a Diuretic That Increases Her Urinary

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client is taking a diuretic that increases her urinary output. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis on which to base an educational plan?

• A) Impaired Skin Integrity
• B) Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume
• C) Impaired Urinary Elimination
• D) Urinary Retention

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Definitions:

Overeating

The act of consuming food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure of the individual, which could lead to weight gain.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freud's psychosexual development, occurring in the first year of life, centered on the pleasures and frustrations associated with the mouth.

Erikson's Second Stage

This stage, known as Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, focuses on toddlers developing a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence.

Autonomy

The capacity and right of individuals to make their own choices and decisions independently.