A patient has a documented history of allergies presents to the clinic. She states that she is frustrated by her chronic nasal congestion, anosmia (inability to smell) and inability to concentrate
The nurse should identify which of the following nursing diagnoses?
A) Deficient Knowledge of Self-Care Practices Related to Allergies
B) Ineffective Individual Coping with Chronicity of Condition and Need for Environmental Modification
C) Acute Confusion Related to Cognitive Effects of Allergic Rhinitis
D) Disturbed Body Image Related to Sequelae of Allergic Rhinitis
Ans: B
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The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is Ineffective Individual Coping with Chronicity of Condition and Need for Environmental Modification. This nursing diagnosis is all encompassing of the subjective and objective data. Altered body image and acute confusion are not evidenced by the data. The patient's condition is not necessary attributable to a knowledge deficit.
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