A patient with osteoarthritis in both knees and shoulders states that she cannot manage her household tasks without pain. Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Ineffective coping, related to pain
b. Risk for disuse syndrome
c. Impaired physical mobility, related to pain
d. Activity intolerance, related to pain
C
The patient's concern is not so much the pain but her difficulty in accomplishing household tasks.
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