The nurse is caring for a client who is prone to falls. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this client?
A) Risk for Injury
B) Risk for Suffocation
C) Deficient Knowledge
D) Risk for Disuse Syndrome
Answer: A
Risk for Injury is a state in which the individual is at risk as a result of environmental conditions like a fall. Deficient Knowledge deals with injury prevention. Risk for Disuse Syndrome is a deterioration of a body system as the result of prescribed or unavoidable musculoskeletal inactivity. Risk for Suffocation occurs when inadequate air is available for inhalation.
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