After assessing a patient, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge related to drug self-administration. Which of the following would support this nursing diagnosis? Select all that apply
A) Inability to remember
B) Lack of a college education
C) Cognitive limitation
D) Lack of interest in learning
E) Lack of effectiveness of drug
Ans: A, C, D
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Inability to remember, cognitive limitation, and lack of interest in learning are aspects related to drug self-administration that support the nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge. Lack of a college education would not be a supporting factor. Lack of drug effectiveness would more likely be associated with a nursing diagnosis of Noncompliance or Ineffective Self Health Management.
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