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The document discusses a 60-year-old client with diagnoses of CAD, pitting edema, respiratory rate of 26, and body weakness. The nursing diagnosis is risk for injury related to body weakness. The goal is for the client to recognize potential risks after health teachings. Interventions include assessing impairment and teaching the client to identify factors that may cause injury, as elders can have difficulty with movement contributing to injury risk.

Author

Merrrks

Language

EN