This is the first hospitalization for an adult client who, after being admitted 3 days ago, is now having trouble sleeping. The nurse also notes some confusion during waking hours
Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client? 1. Ineffective Health Maintenance
2. Ineffective Coping
3. Disturbed Sensory Perception
4. Disturbed Sleep Pattern
4. Disturbed Sleep Pattern
Rationale: The client is in a new environment. Changes in environment bring about uncertainty, and the client may be unable to sleep or may sleep less well than at home. Although the client is confused, there is no other data presented that could be the cause, making Disturbed Sleep Pattern a more appropriate selection than Disturbed Sensory Perception. In addition, Disturbed sSensory Perception relates to one of the five senses. Ineffective Health Maintenance and Ineffective Coping are more global and not applicable to this client's situation.
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