An elderly client tells the nurse that when back pain begins to occur, the client rests in bed until it feels better. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for this client?
1. Acute Pain
2. Risk for Injury
3. Ineffective Coping
4. Deficient Knowledge
4. Deficient Knowledge
Rationale:
Since there is little scientific evidence to support the benefit of bed rest with back pain, the client is demonstrating a lack of awareness of the need to stay active. The client may also benefit from instructions regarding back exercises. The back pain has not been identified as being acute, so this nursing diagnosis may or may not be appropriate. There is no information to suggest that the client is at risk for injury. There is no information to suggest that the client is not coping effectively with the back pain.
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