What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient with tapeworm?
A) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
B) Chronic pain
C) Constipation
D) Impaired mobility
A
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Tapeworm affects the body's ability to absorb food products and weight loss and malnutrition often follow unless treatment is received promptly. As a result, the best nursing diagnosis is imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Patients with tapeworm are often symptom-free but may experience some abdominal discomfort and distention as well as weight loss so they do not have chronic pain, constipation, or impaired mobility.
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