The following North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA)nursing diagnostic stem was developed for a client on an inpatient unit:"Risk for injury." Which assessment data most likely led to the development of this problem statement?

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Receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can put a client at risk for injury due to the seizure activity that occurs as part of the treatment. Additionally, Parkinsonism, which can be a side effect of ECT, can make it difficult for the client to move safely and avoid falls or other injuries. Therefore, the assessment data related to the client receiving ECT and being diagnosed with Parkinsonism most likely led to the development of the nursing diagnosis "Risk for injury." The other choices may be indicative of other nursing diagnoses, such as "Risk for suicide" (B), "Hopelessness" (C), or "Disturbed thought processes" (D).

The Following North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA)nursing Diagnostic Stem