A client being discharged after a myocardial infarction has been prescribed several new medications and a low-fat diet.The client states: "I'm never going to understand what to do,when to do it,and why I should be doing all these things." Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse formulate for this client?
A)Health-Seeking Behavior related to desire to prevent heart problems
B)Deficient Knowledge (diet and medication regimen)related to inexperience
C)Noncompliance related to situational factors
D)Risk for Myocardial Infarction related to deficient knowledge

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The client's statement indicates a lack of understanding of their medication and diet regimen, suggesting a deficiency in knowledge. The nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge (diet and medication regimen) related to inexperience is appropriate in this situation. The other options do not address the client's lack of understanding or uncertainty about their plan of care.

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