Help with Nursing Diagnoses

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For our first care plan, we need to utilize 3 nursing diagnoses (2 priority and one of our choice). My patient is a 72 year old female with a non-malignant tumor at C4, which is causing immobility and neuropathy.

Priority Diagnoses:

1) Chronic pain in lower limbs R/T peripheral nerve injury secondary to non-malignant tumor at C4 AEB patient report of constant pain of 6/10 and burning in both legs.

For my second priority diagnosis, I'm torn between two, and would love some opinions.

Option A) Impaired mobility R/T neuromuscular impairment secondary to paraplegia from non-malignant tumor at C4 AEB (still need my evidence, but she can't move herself)

Option B) Disturbed sleep pattern R/T noise level produced by roommate AEB patient awakening frequently through the night, patient statements of being tired, and unintentional naps during the day.

I like the idea of option B, but can't decide if it is a priority over option A, particularly because my patient is sleeping at least 6 hours.

Non-Priority Diagnosis:

Risk for urinary tract infection R/T indwelling Foley catheter.

Any feedback about the diagnoses themselves, especially the priority ones would be most appreciated.

Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

You're welcome.....even though I have never assessed this patient fromher complaints I was able to make a nusing diagnosis? The patient drives what THEY NEED to be better.....:)

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