You are caring for a patient with diverticulitis. Based on what you know about this disease, what would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Acute pain related to increased peristalsis and GI inflammation
B) Activity intolerance related to generalized weakness
C) Effective coping related to repeated episodes of diarrhea
D) Deficient fluid volume related to anorexia, nausea, and diarrhea
E) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to dietary excesses, nausea, and absorption
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback: Based on the assessment data, the nursing diagnoses may include the following: Diarrhea related to the inflammatory process; Acute pain related to increased peristalsis and GI inflammation; Deficient fluid volume related to anorexia, nausea, and diarrhea; Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to dietary restrictions, nausea, and malabsorption; Activity intolerance related to generalized weakness; Anxiety related to impending surgery; Ineffective coping related to repeated episodes of diarrhea; Risk for impaired skin integrity related to malnutrition and diarrhea; and Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to insufficient knowledge concerning the process and management of the disease.
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