For which patient is the nursing diagnosis Knowledge Deficit most appropriate?
A)Adolescent with Down syndrome with a long history of cardiac problem
B)Young adult admitted with acute renal failure who requires hemodialysis immediately
C)Middle-aged woman with breast cancer receiving the last round of chemotherapy
D)Older adult with a long-standing history of type 1 diabetes admitted with a foot ulcer

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The young adult admitted with acute renal failure who requires hemodialysis immediately is most likely to have a Knowledge Deficit because this situation involves a sudden change in health status and the need for immediate, possibly unfamiliar, treatment. The other options involve individuals with long-standing conditions, suggesting they may already have some level of understanding or experience managing their health issues.

For Which Patient Is the Nursing Diagnosis Knowledge Deficit Most