When the newly diagnosed insulin-dependent diabetic client tells the nurse that he has never received instruction on the administration of injections, an appropriately stated nursing diagnosis for the client is
A) Self-care deficit related to lack of knowledge about injections
B) Knowledge deficit related to lack of knowledge about injections
C) Deficient knowledge of injection administration as verbalized by the client related to the lack of instruction and experience
D) Ineffective healthcare maintenance related to diabetic instructions
Ans: C
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