A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition. When writing this patient's plan of care, which of the following nursing diagnoses should be included?
A) Risk for Peripheral Neurovascular Dysfunction Related to Catheter Placement
B) Ineffective Role Performance Related to Parenteral Nutrition
C) Bowel Incontinence Related to Parenteral Nutrition
D) Chronic Pain Related to Catheter Placement
Ans: B
Feedback:
The limitations associated with PN can make it difficult for patients to maintain their usual roles. PN does not normally cause bowel incontinence and catheters are not associated with chronic pain or neurovascular dysfunction.
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