A home health care nurse is providing care to an older adult client who lives alone and has limited financial resources. The client has a history of celiac disease. When planning care for this client, which nursing diagnoses are appropriate?
Select all that apply.
A) Risk for Constipation
B) Risk for Nutrition, Imbalance: less than body requirements
C) Risk for Fluid Volume Imbalance
D) Risk for Diarrhea
E) Risk for Pain
Answer: B, C, D, E
Client with celiac disease often have nutritional imbalance, including anemia and vitamin deficiencies; impaired absorption of fluids and electrolyte which leads to diarrhea and fluid imbalance; and pain related to abdominal bloating and cramping. Constipation is not a normal manifestation of celiac disease.
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