A client with ascites has the nursing diagnosis Activity Intolerance. An appropriate goal for this client would be: the client will
a. not experience complications of bed rest.
b. learn to balance activity with rest.
c. return to normal activity.
d. tolerate bed rest and use diversional activities.
B
A client with ascites and chronic liver disease will have an ongoing problem with Activity Into-lerance. He or she will need to adapt by learning how to balance rest and activity. Bed rest is not commonly prescribed for extended periods of time and in fact the amount of rest to prescribe is debated. The client will probably not return to normal levels of activity.
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