The nurse determines that which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for the client?
a. risk for social isolation due to confusion
b. altered health maintenance related to inability to manage costs of drug therapy
c. risk for injury related to drug interactions
d. noncompliance related to drug regimes
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the scenario.
B Incorrect: Because the client lives with her daughter, this would not be an appropriate nursing diagnosis without more information.
C Correct: One of the major risks with polypharmacy is the risk for drug interactions.
D Incorrect: Because the client lives with her daughter, this would not be an appropriate nursing diagnosis without more information.
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