When formulating the nursing diagnoses for a patient who has been taking a loop diuretic on a long-term basis, which diagnosis should be included?
1. Risk for disturbed sensory perception, visual
2. Risk for disturbed sensory perception, auditory
3. Risk for impaired physical mobility
4. Risk for altered mucous membranes
Correct Answer: 2
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