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A 37-year-old client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is being treated for renal osteodystrophy. Which nursing diagnosis is most likely to be included in this client's plan of care?
Uremic frost is a symptom of advanced kidney disease and can result in deposits of urea crystals on the skin. This can cause itching and discomfort, making it difficult for the client to maintain good hygiene and self-care. Therefore, addressing hygiene self-care deficit related to uremic frost is a priority in the plan of care for a client with renal osteodystrophy.
This is not directly related to renal osteodystrophy and is more related to the presence of a catheter.
This is not typically associated with renal osteodystrophy unless there are specific mobility issues related to bone problems.
This may be relevant for clients with CKD, but it is not specific to renal osteodystrophy, which primarily involves bone mineral imbalances.
Choice A: Uremic frost is a symptom of advanced kidney disease and can result in deposits of urea crystals on the skin. This can cause itching and discomfort, making it difficult for the client to maintain good hygiene and self-care. Therefore, addressing hygiene self-care deficit related to uremic frost is a priority in the plan of care for a client with renal osteodystrophy.
Choice B: This is not directly related to renal osteodystrophy and is more related to the presence of a catheter.
Choice C: This is not typically associated with renal osteodystrophy unless there are specific mobility issues related to bone problems.
Choice D: This may be relevant for clients with CKD, but it is not specific to renal osteodystrophy, which primarily involves bone mineral imbalances.