Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for teaching interventions for a single mother who leaves her toddler unattended in the bathtub?

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Risk for Suffocation would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis as leaving a toddler unattended in the bathtub can increase the risk of drowning or suffocation. Teaching interventions can focus on the importance of constant supervision and safety measures to prevent the child from drowning or suffocating. Noncompliance, risk for falls, and risk for imbalanced body temperature would not address the specific safety concern of leaving a toddler unattended in the bathtub.

Which of the Following Nursing Diagnoses Would Be Appropriate for Teaching