Mrs. Peterson complains of difficulty falling asleep, awakening earlier than desired, and not feeling rested. She attributes these problems to leg pain that is secondary to her arthritis. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for her?
A.
Sleep Pattern Disturbances (related to arthritis)
B.
Fatigue (related to leg pain)
C.
Knowledge Deficit (regarding sleep hygiene measures)
D.
Sleep Pattern Disturbances (related to chronic leg pain)
Suggested Answer:D🗳️
The clients sleep pattern is directly disturbed by the chronic leg pain, which is secondary to the arthritis. This nursing diagnosis is the appropriate one to directly deal with comfort measures and the like. Basic Care and Comfort
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