Mrs. Lopez has a severe visual impairment and has been hospitalized twice for falls occurring at home. Which of the following might be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for her?

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Mrs. Lopez's falls at home are directly related to her visual impairment, which makes her vulnerable to safety hazards. Therefore, an appropriate nursing diagnosis would be Ineffective health maintenance related to safety hazards. Option A is incorrect because there is no indication that Mrs. Lopez's falls are due to a knowledge deficit. Option C is too vague and doesn't address the specific issue of safety hazards. Option D is incorrect because her visual impairment does not necessarily increase her risk for infection.

Mrs Lopez Has a Severe Visual Impairment and Has Been