The patient reports being tired and weak and lacks energy. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that patient has gained weight, and blood pressure and pulse are elevated after climbing stairs. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the care plan?
A) Fatigue
B) Ineffective coping
C) Activity intolerance
D) Decreased cardiac output

Question

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You consider nursing diagnoses of Activity intolerance or Fatigue in a patient who reports being tired and weak. Further review of assessed defining characteristics (e.g., abnormal heart rate and verbal report of weakness and the assessment findings occurring during the activity of climbing the stairs) leads to the definitive diagnosis (Activity intolerance). There is no data to support ineffective coping or decreased cardiac output.

The Patient Reports Being Tired and Weak and Lacks Energy