What data must the nurse have to establish a nursing diagnosis of a knowledge deficit?
1. The client is obese
2. The client does not speak or read English
3. The client is elderly and hard of hearing
4. There are gaps in the client's understanding
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Rationale: A knowledge deficit exists when there is a gap between what the client needs to know and what the client is able to explain about a topic. A client does not need to be proficient in English to have the knowledge the nurse expects. A client's weight, age, and hearing ability are also not related to the client's acquisition and understanding of new knowledge.
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