When the newly diagnosed, insulin-dependent diabetic client tells the nurse that he has never received instruction on the administration of injections, an appropriately stated nursing diagnosis for the client is what?
A) Self-care deficit related to lack of knowledge about injections
B) Knowledge deficit related to lack of knowledge about injections
C) Deficient knowledge of injection administration as verbalized by the client, related to the lack of instruction and experience
D) Ineffective health care maintenance related to diabetic instructions
Ans: C
Many factors can contribute to deficient knowledge, such as a lack of exposure, lack of recall, information misinterpretation, cognitive limitations, lack of interest in learning, and unfamiliarity with information resources.
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