Upon physical assessment, a nurse notes that a client has visual impairment. The nurse is concerned that the client's visual changes may affect her ability to self-administer medications
Which nursing diagnosis best describes this situation?
a. Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to medication secondary to visual impairment
b. Deficient knowledge related to medication administration
c. Ineffective family therapeutic regimen management related to visual impairment
d. Ineffective coping related to lack of ability to self-administer medications
ANS: A
The nurse would need more information to determine whether an actual nursing diagnosis exists. This diagnosis would best represent this problem.
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