What Is the Priority Nursing Diagnosis for a Patient with Fluctuating

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and hallucinations?

• A) Risk for injury related to altered cerebral function, fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and misperception of the environment
• B) Bathing/hygiene self-care deficit related to cerebral dysfunction, as evidenced by confusion and inability to perform personal hygiene tasks
• C) Disturbed thought processes related to medication intoxication, as evidenced by confusion, disorientation, and hallucinations
• D) Fear related to sensory perceptual alterations as evidenced by visual and tactile hallucinations

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The cost where the supply of goods meets the demand for those goods.

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Point Elasticity

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Producer Surplus

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