Question

The nurse has diagnosed the client's problem as altered elimination. From the database the nurse identifies all the following as appropriate etiologies for this diagnosis except:

1. Poor fiber intake
2. Limited fluid intake
3. Total hip replacement
4. Lower abdominal discomfort

Answer 1

The client's problem of altered elimination can be caused by poor fiber intake, limited fluid intake, and lower abdominal discomfort. Total hip replacement is not an appropriate etiology for this diagnosis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the given information, the etiology that is not appropriate for the diagnosis of altered elimination is 3. Total hip replacement. The other etiologies identified as appropriate for altered elimination include poor fiber intake, limited fluid intake, and lower abdominal discomfort.