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John Kyle Sta. Rosa
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The patient keeps more than 30 cats in the home and is unable to adequately care for them.Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

A) Disturbed sensory perception related to inability to smell cat feces
B) Caregiver role strain related to inability to adequately care for 30 cats
C) Impaired home maintenance related to unhygienic,unclean surroundings
D) Risk for situational low self-esteem related to neglected home environment

Caregiver Role Strain

Refers to the stress and burden felt by an individual caring for someone with a chronic illness, disability, or other long-term health condition.

Impaired Home Maintenance

Difficulty in performing or completing daily tasks required to keep a home environment safe and sanitary, often due to physical or cognitive limitations.

Disturbed Sensory Perception

A condition where an individual's processing of sensory information is altered, leading to misinterpretation of the environment.

  • Identify and prioritize nursing diagnoses based on patient assessments.
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