A 50-year-old woman who is to undergo ileal conduit surgery has several appropriate questions. The best nursing diagnosis would be:
A) Self-care deficit related to the surgical procedure and creation of an ileal conduit
B) Knowledge deficit about the surgical procedure and postoperative care
C) Fear and anxiety related to the surgical procedure
D) Risk of infection related to the surgical procedure
Ans: B
Feedback: The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient would be knowledge deficit about the surgical procedure and postoperative care, because the information that the patient has several appropriate questions best supports this diagnosis.
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