Which nursing diagnosis addresses psychological concerns for a patient with both hearing and visual sensory impairment?
a. Self-care deficit
b. Risk for falls
c. Social isolation
d. Impaired physical mobility
C
In focusing on the psychological aspect of care, the nurse is most concerned about social isolation for a patient who may have difficulty communicating owing to visual and hearing impairment. Both self-care deficit and fall risk are physiological risks for the patient. Impaired physical mobility would not apply to this patient.
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