Prior to initiating infusion therapy, which nursing diagnosis is the nurse most likely to incorporate into the patient's plan of care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Risk for Infection
2. Alteration in Comfort
3. Impaired Gas Exchange
4. Fluid Volume Deficit
5. Ineffective Individual Coping
1,4
Rationale 1: There are inherent risks associated with the invasive nature of infusion therapy. Knowledge of infection control principles is essential for minimizing and preventing complications from infection.
Rationale 2: There is often minimal short-term discomfort to the patient during insertion of the device for infusion therapy.
Rationale 3: This diagnosis does not reflect the purpose of infusion therapy and reflects the respiratory status of the patient.
Rationale 4: Infusion therapy directly reflects the patient's fluid volume and electrolyte status.
Rationale 5: The patient's coping does not reflect the reason the patient needs infusion therapy.
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