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Syazwani Shaidin
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A patient's spouse smokes cigarettes in the kitchen while the patient uses supplemental oxygen in the bedroom.Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this family?

A) Risk for injury related to smoking near supplemental oxygen
B) Risk-prone health behavior related to inability to quit smoking
C) Ineffective health maintenance related to continued use of cigarettes
D) Ineffective family therapeutic regimen management related to noncompliance

Supplemental Oxygen

Additional oxygen provided to individuals to ensure adequate oxygen levels in the blood, commonly used in medical treatments.

Risk For Injury

An increased likelihood of experiencing physical harm or damage.

Ineffective Health Maintenance

The inability to identify, manage, and/or seek out help to maintain health.

  • Recognize and prioritize nursing diagnoses based on evaluations of patients.
  • Review and analyze behaviors and circumstances of patients that heighten accident or injury vulnerability, preparing plans to mitigate these risks.
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Carol VanderhorstOct 25, 2024
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