The nurse is revising the care plan of a postpartum client who develops mastitis. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for inclusion in this client's updated plan of care?
1. Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion related to obstructed venous return
2. Risk for Trauma related to lack of information about appropriate breastfeeding practices
3. Deficient Knowledge related to self-care after discharge on anticoagulant therapy
4. Acute Pain related to tissue hypoxia and edema secondary to vascular obstruction
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Explanation:
1. This nursing diagnosis is more appropriate for a client who develops thrombophlebitis not mastitis.
2. In relation to the client's mastitis, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis is Risk for Trauma related to lack of information about appropriate breastfeeding practices.
3. This nursing diagnosis is more appropriate for a client who develops thrombophlebitis not mastitis.
4. This nursing diagnosis is more appropriate for a client who develops thrombophlebitis not mastitis.
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