The nurse is caring for an adult patient receiving a prescription for an anthelmintic drug. What is a possible nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Constipation
B) Disturbed body image
C) Acute confusion
D) Imbalanced nutrition: More than body requirements
B
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A potential nursing diagnosis for the patient would be disturbed body image related to diagnosis and treatment. There is a stigma associated with having helminthic infections. Treatment can cause diarrhea, loss of hair, and pruritus, which could be noticed by others and further impact the patient's body image. Usually these drugs do not cause constipation; they have not been linked to confusion.
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