Which nursing diagnosis would most likely be a priority for a client receiving a hypnotic who is experiencing confusion and excessive drowsiness in the morning?
A) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
B) Risk for Injury
C) Ineffective Coping
D) Impaired Self Health Management
Ans: B
Feedback:
Confusion and excessive morning drowsiness would impact the client's ability to function safely, thereby placing the client at risk for injury. Ineffective Breathing Pattern would be appropriate if the client experienced respiratory depression. Ineffective Coping would be appropriate if more than short-term use of the agent would be required. Impaired Self Health Management would be appropriate if the client was unable to comply with or adhere to the prescribed medication regimen.
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