Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse include in the plan of care for a pediatric client diagnosed with hydrocephalus? Select all that apply
1. Risk for Infection
2. Impaired Physical Mobility
3. Risk for Caregiver Role Strain
4. Risk for Injury
5. Risk for Constipation
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. This is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a pediatric client diagnosed with hydrocephalus.
2. This is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a pediatric client diagnosed with hydrocephalus.
3. This is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a pediatric client diagnosed with hydrocephalus.
4. This is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a pediatric client diagnosed with hydrocephalus.
5. Risk for constipation is not an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a pediatric client diagnosed with hydrocephalus.
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