A Patient Hospitalized with Polymyositis Has Joint Pain, an Erythematosus

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient hospitalized with polymyositis has joint pain, an erythematosus facial rash with eyelid edema, and a weak, hoarse voice. The priority nursing diagnosis for the patient is

• A) acute pain related to inflammation.
• B) risk for aspiration related to dysphagia.
• C) risk for impaired skin integrity related to scratching.
• D) disturbed visual perception related to eyelid swelling.

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