An adolescent with cystic fibrosis is intubated with an endotracheal tube. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is
1. Potential for Imbalanced Nutrition,More Than Body Requirements related to inactivity.
2. Anxiety related to leaving choresundone at home.
3. Potential for Fear of Future Painrelated to medical procedures.
4. Powerlessness (Moderate) related toinability to speak to or communicate with friends.
Answer:4
Rationale: The adolescent values communication with peers and may feel frustrated that he cannot speak to them while intubated. The adolescent is present,not future,oriented and is unlikely to worry about household chores or future unknown procedures. The adolescent with cystic fibrosis is likely to be underweight and is unlikely to take in more calories than needed while intubated.
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