The nurse is identifying diagnoses appropriate for a client scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following is a diagnosis commonly used for preoperative client?

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Anxiety is a common diagnosis for preoperative clients due to the stress and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming surgical procedure. Sleep deprivation may also be appropriate depending on the client's preoperative instructions, but it is not as commonly used as anxiety. Excess fluid volume and disturbed body image may not be as relevant to the preoperative period.

The Nurse Is Identifying Diagnoses Appropriate for a Client Scheduled