Identify the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for promoting the safety of a frail, elderly patient after hip replacement surgery who also has a history of emphysema
a. Impaired Mobility related to weakness
b. Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to disease process
c. Activity Intolerance related to injury
d. Risk for Injury related to medical condition
ANS: D
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