Asked by Rabin Adhikari on May 10, 2024
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A client presents in the clinic and tells the nurse,"I was taking my blood pressure medications and watching my diet,but that didn't help my blood pressure.So now I have stopped the medication and will just eat whatever I want." What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Anxiety
B) Risk for Hopelessness
C) Ineffective health maintenance
D) Depression
Ineffective Health Maintenance
An individual's inability to manage and sustain health-promoting practices and routines.
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.
Medication
Substances used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases, usually comprising prescribed or over-the-counter drugs.
- Recognize the significance of comprehending the internal and external influences on patients' mental health and their approaches to managing illnesses.
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SB
Sagar BhusriMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ineffective health maintenance may occur as a result of low self-esteem: not perceiving one's self as capable,or feeling there is no point in making the effort.In this item,there is no evidence of low self-esteem or depression; however,the patient is verbalizing an action and direction that will negatively impact his health.This patient should not arbitrarily and abruptly stop his medications and instead be instructed to see his PCP for follow-up regarding medications.There are no defining characteristics for Anxiety or Risk for Hopelessness.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of comprehending the internal and external influences on patients' mental health and their approaches to managing illnesses.