An older adult client with bilateral cataracts, arthritis, and a hearing deficit is scheduled for cataract surgery. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

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A)The client has arthritis, which is a chronic condition and may interfere with the client's ability to manage self-care and postoperative care after cataract removal. Risk for Ineffective Health Maintenance is the diagnosis with the highest priority for the client at this time. There is no evidence to suggest the client is not coping or is experiencing decisional conflict regarding the removal of the cataracts. The client might have a disturbed body image; however, postoperative care is the highest priority at this time.
B)The client has arthritis, which is a chronic condition and may interfere with the client's ability to manage self-care and postoperative care after cataract removal. Risk for Ineffective Health Maintenance is the diagnosis with the highest priority for the client at this time. There is no evidence to suggest the client is not coping or is experiencing decisional conflict regarding the removal of the cataracts. The client might have a disturbed body image; however, postoperative care is the highest priority at this time.
C)The client has arthritis, which is a chronic condition and may interfere with the client's ability to manage self-care and postoperative care after cataract removal. Risk for Ineffective Health Maintenance is the diagnosis with the highest priority for the client at this time. There is no evidence to suggest the client is not coping or is experiencing decisional conflict regarding the removal of the cataracts. The client might have a disturbed body image; however, postoperative care is the highest priority at this time.
D)The client has arthritis, which is a chronic condition and may interfere with the client's ability to manage self-care and postoperative care after cataract removal. Risk for Ineffective Health Maintenance is the diagnosis with the highest priority for the client at this time. There is no evidence to suggest the client is not coping or is experiencing decisional conflict regarding the removal of the cataracts. The client might have a disturbed body image; however, postoperative care is the highest priority at this time.

An Older Adult Client with Bilateral Cataracts, Arthritis, and a Hearing