A patient has both hearing and visual sensory impairments. Which psychological nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the care plan?
a. Risk for falls
b. Self-care deficit
c. Social isolation
d. Impaired physical mobility
ANS: C
In focusing on the psychological aspect of care, the nurse is most concerned about social isolation for a patient who may have difficulty communicating owing to visual and hearing impairment. Self-care deficit, impaired physical mobility, and fall risk are physiological risks for the patient.
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