During the first prenatal visit, a pregnant patient is anxious and worried that she does not know anything about having a baby. Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse use to plan this patient's care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Fear
B) Anxiety
C) Risk for injury
D) Ineffective coping
E) Deficient knowledge
Ans: A, B, E
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An older patient with diabetes mellitus reports difficulty sleeping. Which manifestations should the nurse recognize as being related to sleep deprivation? (Select all that apply.)
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