Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for an elderly patient who will begin taking an antihypertensive drug that causes dizziness and orthostatic hypotension. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this patient?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Risk for injury related to side effects of the medication. This nursing diagnosis is appropriate because the patient is at risk for injury due to the potential side effects of dizziness and orthostatic hypotension from the antihypertensive drug. The nurse should assess the patient's risk factors, provide education on fall prevention, and implement interventions to minimize the risk of injury.
Choice A is incorrect because it focuses solely on knowledge deficit without addressing the actual risk for injury. Choice B is incorrect as it generalizes health maintenance issues to age without addressing the specific medication side effects. Choice C is incorrect as it assumes the patient is ready for enhanced knowledge without first addressing the risk for injury.
Choice A is incorrect because it focuses solely on knowledge deficit without addressing the actual risk for injury. Choice B is incorrect as it generalizes health maintenance issues to age without addressing the specific medication side effects. Choice C is incorrect as it assumes the patient is ready for enhanced knowledge without first addressing the risk for injury.