In planning care for a child who has been diagnosed with a hearing impairment, and considering the impact of a hearing deficit, the nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate would be:
1. Risk for injury related to hearing impairment.
2. Risk for social isolation related to hearing impairment.
3. Knowledge deficit related to hearing impairment.
4. Anxiety related to hearing impairment.
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The loss of hearing and the mild stigma associated with hearing impairment puts the newly diagnosed child at risk for social isolation.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Synthesis REF: 1197
OBJ: 6 TOP: Impact of a Hearing Impairment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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