The nursing diagnosis that would be applicable to a client who is unaware of the impact of ingesting green leafy vegetables on the effectiveness of the medication. Coumadin to thin his blood would be:
a. deficient knowledge.
b. inadequate knowledge base.
c. imbalanced nutrition—more than body requirements.
d. inappropriate medication administration.
ANS: B
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