The nurse is developing a plan of care for an obese patient with hypertension. The nursing diagnosis is noncompliance with dietary regimen related to knowledge deficit and lifestyle
Which of the following would be an appropriate expected outcome for this diagnosis?
A) No evidence of peripheral edema
B) Limits visitors to family in the evenings
C) Absence of infection
D) Identifies harmful effects of obesity
Ans: D
Feedback: An expected outcome related to noncompliance with dietary regimen related to knowledge deficit and lifestyle would include identifying the harmful effects of obesity.
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