The nurse is reviewing the NANDA-I list of nursing diagnoses while preparing a client's plan of care.Which term should the nurse search if the client has edema of the legs causing an alteration in perfusion and risk for injury?
A)Risk
B)Edema
C)Perfusion
D)Alteration

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The nurse should search for "Perfusion" as it directly relates to the client's condition of edema affecting blood flow and increasing the risk for injury.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the NANDA-I List of Nursing Diagnoses