A 3-year-old child is postoperative for CHD repair. The nurse notes persistent periorbital edema, hepatomegaly and poor weight gain. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
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Correct answer: Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
The child shows signs of poor growth and nutrition (weight gain poor) likely due to increased metabolic need and cardiac inefficiency; thus imbalanced nutrition is appropriate.
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