Which of the following nursing diagnoses is appropriate for the patient undergoing surgery for an intestinal obstruction?
A)Decreased white blood cell count related to potential infection
B)Altered self-esteem related to surgical incision scar
C)Self-care deficit related to pain associated with surgical procedure
D)Altered nutrition, less than bodily requirements, related to decreased intake following the procedure

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The patient in this situation may have a nursing diagnosis of altered nutrition, less than bodily requirements, related to decreased intake following the procedure. A bowel obstruction may already affect a patient's nutritional status by impacting the digestive process and preventing absorption of nutrients. Additionally, the patient will need to slowly return to normal food intake following surgery, putting them at risk of nutritional deficiencies.

Which of the Following Nursing Diagnoses Is Appropriate for the Patient