Asked by Corinna Ragsdale on Apr 26, 2024
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Mrs.Lim,59,is being discharged from the hospital after a myocardial infarction and is prescribed several new medications and a low-fat diet.She states,"I'm never going to understand what to do." The nurse formulates which of the following nursing diagnoses for this client?
A) Health-seeking behaviour related to desire to prevent heart problems
B) Deficient knowledge (diet and medication regimen) related to inexperience
C) Noncompliance related to situational factors
D) Risk for myocardial infarction related to deficient knowledge
Myocardial Infarction
Medical term for a heart attack, where blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing tissue damage or death.
Nursing Diagnoses
Clinical judgments made by nurses to identify a patient's response to health conditions or life processes which will be the basis for selecting nursing interventions.
- Evaluate and rank the learning requirements and readiness of clients, considering the influence of sensory sharpness and support networks on these needs.
- Determine and address challenges in patient education, including issues with timing and a patient's lack of physical or emotional preparedness for acquiring new information.
Verified Answer
DN
Dianne NavarroMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Mrs. Lim's statement indicates a lack of understanding about her new medications and low-fat diet. This suggests a deficient knowledge related to inexperience with these things. The other options are not supported by the given information.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate and rank the learning requirements and readiness of clients, considering the influence of sensory sharpness and support networks on these needs.
- Determine and address challenges in patient education, including issues with timing and a patient's lack of physical or emotional preparedness for acquiring new information.
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