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but does the dx and r/t would work?

hello guys, im here again for another question. im working on my care plan for a pt. whose been complaining about his leg pain. he has ulceration on his both heels and healing. he has also an edema but lost his sensation on his toes. i was thinking about a nursing dx like "pain related to peripheral neuropathy as evidence by irritability" it seems to me that it could be worded better but I couldnt figure out the appropriate ones. could anyone out there throw a suggestion? thanks

got it. my instructor actually says that use the term client only when in LTC but when in hospitals, should be patient. thanks for the suggestion

hello, my name is Ray. Although Im a new member, I ve been looking at this website for reference. You guys are pretty awesome. now that midterm is on its way, ive been struggling with some of my courses and I m not happy of with my marks so far. i need to catch up before it's too late and one of my main concern and least like to do is our weekly reflection. first, English is my second language, not fan of writing or reading unless I really have to and I been out of school for 5 years. Nursing has it's own language. it is one of the feedback that I got from my clinical instructor that I have used few or none medical terms at all on my reflections. she said I use mostly general terms and slang e.g. dosed off, etc.. Im working on my reflection now that involves me helping a client to use to bathroom and couldnt hold it long enough and made a mess all over the floor. I wanted to know how can I put that in nursing and less offensive term?? any suggestion/comments woulld be appreciated. thanks in advance!