Asked by Leslie Teresa Medina on Apr 26, 2024

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A patient complains of insomnia during his stay in the hospital. Which nursing diagnosis would be a top priority for this patient?

A) Anxiety related to hospitalization
B) Ineffective Coping related to hospitalization
C) Denial related to hospitalization
D) High Risk for Insomnia related to hospitalization

Insomnia

A common sleep disorder where individuals have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep, leading to daytime fatigue and other symptoms.

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes.

Hospitalization

The act of admitting a patient to a hospital for treatment, observation, or surgery.

  • Prioritize nursing diagnoses relevant to patients' mental health status.
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Hassan ShehuApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The information about the patient indicates that anxiety is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. The patient's data do not support Defensive Coping, Ineffective Denial, or Risk-Prone Health Behavior as problems for this patient.