A nurse in a health care facility is caring for a client who is receiving an antiemetic to control vomiting related to chemotherapy. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the care plan for this client include?
A) Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume
B) Disturbed Sensory Perception
C) Impaired Physical Mobility
D) Ineffective Tissue Perfusion
Ans: A
Feedback:
The care plan should include Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume for the client receiving an antiemetic due to the possible fluid losses associated with vomiting as well as the possible decrease in fluid intake. Disturbed sensory perception, impaired physical mobility, and ineffective tissue perfusion are not applicable.
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