Which nursing diagnosis is most significant in planning the care for a client with Raynaud's disease?
A) Acute Pain
B) Disturbed Sensory Perception
C) Self-Care Deficit
D) Activity Intolerance
A
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The hallmark symptom of Raynaud's Disease is pain related to the arterial insufficiency. Disturbed Sensory Perception associated with paresthesia can occur but is less significant than pain. Self-Care Deficit and Activity Intolerance can occur but less significant than Acute Pain.
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