A surgical patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes during his current admission to the hospital
The nurses and other members of the care team have attempted to engage the patient in education about his new diagnosis, the effects it will have on his lifestyle and the medications that will be necessary to treat it. However, the patient is unwilling to discuss these matters, usually citing fatigue or the desire to watch TV or make phone calls. What potential nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
A) Ineffective coping
B) Knowledge deficit
C) Acute confusion
D) Anxiety
A
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