When the Newly Diagnosed, Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Client Tells the Nurse

question 22

Multiple Choice

When the newly diagnosed, insulin-dependent diabetic client tells the nurse that he has never received instruction on the administration of injections, an appropriately stated nursing diagnosis for the client is what?

• A) Self-care deficit related to lack of knowledge about injections
• B) Knowledge deficit related to lack of knowledge about injections
• C) Deficient knowledge of injection administration as verbalized by the client, related to the lack of instruction and experience
• D) Ineffective health care maintenance related to diabetic instructions

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