The patient is confused, is trying to get out of bed, and is pulling at the intravenous infusion tubing. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the care plan?

A) Impaired home maintenance
B) Deficient knowledge
C) Risk for poisoning
D) Risk for injury

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment by a nurse about the responses of an individual, family, or community to actual or potential health problems/life processes, forming the basis for selecting nursing interventions.

Intravenous Infusion

The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein through an IV line.