The nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted client with delirium. Nursing diagnoses for the client with delirium would include:
a. Acute/Chronic Confusion
b. Self Care Deficit
c. Knowledge Deficit
d. Disturbed Sensory Perception
e. Risk for Injury
f. Ineffective Coping
A, B, C
Nursing diagnoses appropriate in the plan of care for a client with delirium include: Acute/Chronic Confusion, Self Care Deficit, Knowledge Deficit, Disturbed Sensory Perception,and Risk for Injury.
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