A client is admitted to the acute care facility for regulation of ...

[Themember4]

A client is admitted to the acute care facility for regulation of diabetes. During the data collection, the nurse notes the client has a history of osteoarthritis.
 
  While developing the portion of the plan of care relating to the musculoskeletal care concerns, the following nursing diagnoses are identified. Which of the nursing diagnoses is of the highest priority?
  A) Fatigue related to pain
  B) Body image related to chronic illness
  C) Ineffective coping related to personal vulnerability in a situational crisis
  D) Acute pain related to progression of inflammation

Question 2

After an assessment the nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for liver cancer. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. History of colon polyps
  2. Diagnosis of diverticulitis
  3. 50 year history of smoking
  4. History of hepatitis B infection
  5. Previous treatment for alcoholism

[jomama]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

3,4,5
Rationale: A history of colon polyps is not a risk factor for liver cancer.