Which diagnosis is appropriate for the patient who has just received a prescription for a new medication?

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The patient who has a limited understanding of newly prescribed drug therapy may have the nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge."Nonadherence" implies that the patient does not follow a recommended regimen,which is not the case with a newly prescribed drug."High risk for nonadherence related to new drug therapy" is not a North American Nursing Diagnosis Association nursing diagnosis,and "Deficient knowledge related to newly prescribed drug therapy" is an outdated nursing diagnosis.

Which Diagnosis Is Appropriate for the Patient Who Has Just