The Nurse Is Caring for a 72-Year-Old Client Who Has

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client who has presented to the emergency department for the third time in 8 months with acute asthma exacerbations. The client states that he has trouble holding his inhaler, and sometimes he forgets to take his medication. He is also worried because he thinks his new drugs are adversely interacting with medications for his other conditions. What nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this client?

A) Deficient Knowledge
B) Ineffective Health Management
C) Risk for Aspiration
D) Ineffective Coping