The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with an acute abdomen. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Fear
2. Deficient fluid volume
3. Ineffective coping
4. Acute pain
5. Risk of infection
6. Altered self-perception
1, 2, 4, 5
Nursing diagnoses appropriate for a client diagnosed with an acute abdomen include fear, deficient fluid volume, acute pain, and risk of infection. Ineffective coping and altered self-perception would not apply to this client.
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