Asked by Papa Yaw Owusu on Jun 16, 2024
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Identify the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for promoting the safety of a frail,elderly patient after hip replacement surgery who also has a history of emphysema.
A) Impaired Mobility related to weakness
B) Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to disease process
C) Activity Intolerance related to injury
D) Risk for Injury related to medical condition
Hip Replacement Surgery
A surgical procedure in which a diseased or damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint or prosthesis.
Emphysema
A chronic respiratory disease characterized by the destruction of air sacs in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties.
Impaired Mobility
A reduction in the ability to move freely, which can impact activities of daily living and quality of life.
- Establish priorities in nursing and accurate diagnoses for patients facing distinct health issues or problems with mobility.
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Learning Objectives
- Establish priorities in nursing and accurate diagnoses for patients facing distinct health issues or problems with mobility.
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