A 69-year-old has recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and has asked the nurse to help her remember things better. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is appropriate for this older adult?
A) Knowledge deficit
B) Altered thought processes
C) Health-seeking behaviors
D) Altered health maintenance
Ans: C
The nursing diagnosis of health-seeking behaviors is defined as "the state in which an individual in stable health actively seeks ways to alter personal health habits and/or the environment in order to move toward a higher level of wellness." The older adult is seeking help from the nurse to remember things better so this is the most appropriate diagnosis.
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