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Mrs Wong had abdominal surgery but she has continously refused to take her pain medications. She eats food from home. ( soup with vegetables)She does not like hospital food.The nurse later assists her to ambulate( walk) on the hallway. The nurse observes that Mrs Wong moves stiffly, grimacing and appears pale.

What would be the most accurate nursing Diagnosis for Mrs Wong?.

A. Impaired physical movement related to surgery.

B.Anxiety related to surgical intervention.

C.potential for infection related to abdominal wound.

D.Acute postoperative pain related to fear of taking prescribed pain medications.

Correct answer is D.

Rationale: Mrs Wong immediate problem is her refusal to take pain medications. Her pain is not relief because of her refusal. Her reason for refusal to take pain medications remains unknown to the nurses.A,B,C are all wrong. She eats food from home is a distraction and has no relevance to the immediate problem.