An experienced nurse has just walked into the room of a newly assigned client.Which observation should the nurse use to include a new nursing diagnosis in this client's plan of care?
A)The client's eyes are closed.
B)The client's skin is pale and mottled.
C)The client's spouse is asleep in the chair next to the bed.
D)The television is on and the volume is turned up.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The observation of pale and mottled skin may indicate poor circulation, which could lead to a potential nursing diagnosis related to impaired tissue perfusion or decreased cardiac output. The other observations are not necessarily relevant to a new nursing diagnosis.

An Experienced Nurse Has Just Walked into the Room of a Newly