A nurse on a home visit to a healthy elderly client finds that too much clutter has accumulated in the house. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client?
A) Impaired home maintenance
B) Disturbed sensory perception
C) Impaired mobility
D) Ineffective coping
A
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The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client is impaired home maintenance. Clutter may accumulate around the house if an older adult lacks the energy to clean or does not want to discard old items. Diagnoses of disturbed sensory perception, impaired mobility, or impaired coping may not necessarily be applicable.
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