An elderly client is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Upset and tearful, he asks the nurse how long he must be separated from his family. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?

An elderly client is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Upset and tearful, he asks the nurse how long he must be separated from his family. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?


a) Social isolation
b) Deficient knowledge (disease process and treatment regimen)
c) Impaired social interaction
d) Anxiety


Answer: b) Deficient knowledge (disease process and treatment regimen)


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