An 80-year-old woman has been suffering from knee pain for the past 3 years. The patient requires a knee replacement and has diminished mobility. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is
A) Chronic pain related to knee disability as defined by guarded gait
B) Acute pain related to degenerative joint disease as evidenced by static gait
C) Altered mobility related to pain as defined by guarded gait
D) Inability to perform activities of daily living related to chronic pain
Ans: A
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A) True B) False
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