The client admits to cleaning his ears with a cotton-tipped applicator. As a consequence, the client has developed impacted cerumen and unilateral hearing loss. As the nurse prepares the client's plan of care, which nursing diagnosis is most applicable?

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Knowledge deficit is the most applicable nursing diagnosis in this scenario as the client's use of cotton-tipped applicators to clean his ears has led to impacted cerumen and hearing loss, indicating a lack of knowledge about safe ear cleaning practices. The other options are not relevant to the client's situation as there is no evidence of acute pain, acute confusion, or unilateral neglect.

The Client Admits to Cleaning His Ears with a Cotton-Tipped