A nurse is caring for a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type B. The patient requires teaching about antidiabetic medications, including when to take them, what effects are expected, and negative side effects to report if they occur. When formulating a nursing diagnosis for this patient, the nurse selects
A) "Deficient knowledge."
B) "Diabetes knowledge deficit."
C) "Risk for deficient knowledge."
D) "Readiness for enhanced knowledge."

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"Deficient knowledge" would be the most appropriate choice as it focuses on the patient's lack of knowledge regarding antidiabetic medication, which is the primary concern in this situation. "Diabetes knowledge deficit" implies a broader scope of knowledge deficiency, which may not accurately reflect the patient's current situation. "Risk for deficient knowledge" suggests that the patient may be at risk for developing a knowledge deficit, but does not accurately reflect their current level of understanding. "Readiness for enhanced knowledge" suggests that the patient is willing and able to learn, but does not accurately reflect their current knowledge deficit.

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