The priority health promotion nursing diagnoses for an overweight but not yet obese patient who is learning about weight reduction may include:
a. potential for obesity.
b. potential for impaired mobility.
c. alteration in nutrition.
d. health-seeking behaviors or knowledge deficit.
D
The priority of care for health promotion is to help a patient regain control over his or her health. The priority nursing diagnoses include health-seeking behaviors or knowledge deficit. Outcome criteria and the measurement of outcomes focus on the progress made toward the primary goal of a higher level of health. The patient will need to be included in planning the care as a means to empowerment and compliance.
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What will be an ideal response?