Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for a client newly diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
A. Risk for infection related to newly diagnosed diabetes.
B. Altered nutrition, more than body requirements related to overproduction of insulin.
C. Altered health maintenance related to lack of knowledge of proper foot care.
D. Pain related to elevated blood glucose levels.
参考答案:C
解析:Knowledge of foot care is essential for the client with diabetes mellitus, especially a newly diagnosed diabetic, because of the risk for complications secondary to the effects of diabetes on the vascular and neurologic systems. Improper care may lead to serious debilitating complications.