A client admitted with a cardiac dysrhythmia reports being easily fatigued and frustrated with the inability to perform normal daily activities.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse select to address this client's issue?
A) Excess Fluid Volume
B) Activity Intolerance
C) Depression
D) Situational Low Self-Esteem

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A) The client is experiencing fatigue and frustration with the inability to perform normal daily activities. The nursing diagnosis to address this client's issue would be Activity Intolerance. There is no evidence that the client is experiencing excess fluid volume. The client may or may not be experiencing depression. The client may develop situational low self-esteem if the diagnosis of Activity Intolerance is not addressed.
B) The client is experiencing fatigue and frustration with the inability to perform normal daily activities. The nursing diagnosis to address this client's issue would be Activity Intolerance. There is no evidence that the client is experiencing excess fluid volume. The client may or may not be experiencing depression. The client may develop situational low self-esteem if the diagnosis of Activity Intolerance is not addressed.
C) The client is experiencing fatigue and frustration with the inability to perform normal daily activities. The nursing diagnosis to address this client's issue would be Activity Intolerance. There is no evidence that the client is experiencing excess fluid volume. The client may or may not be experiencing depression. The client may develop situational low self-esteem if the diagnosis of Activity Intolerance is not addressed.
D) The client is experiencing fatigue and frustration with the inability to perform normal daily activities. The nursing diagnosis to address this client's issue would be Activity Intolerance. There is no evidence that the client is experiencing excess fluid volume. The client may or may not be experiencing depression. The client may develop situational low self-esteem if the diagnosis of Activity Intolerance is not addressed.

A Client Admitted with a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Reports Being Easily