What Nursing Diagnosis Would Be a Priority for a Client

question 31

Multiple Choice

What nursing diagnosis would be a priority for a client who has a large wound from colon surgery, is obese, and is taking corticosteroid medications?

• A) Self-care Deficit
• B) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition
• C) Anxiety
• D) Risk for Infection

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Definitions:

Reaction Tendencies

refers to habitual patterns of behavior, thought, or emotional response to particular situations or stimuli.

Structural Units

Basic components or building blocks that make up a structure, system, or complex entity.

Mental Elements

Fundamental components or aspects that make up the processes of the mind, such as thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.

Sentiments

Complex feelings that arise from attitudes, beliefs, and judgments, which influence how individuals perceive and interact with others.