When the Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Progressive

question 13

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is caring for a client with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) , the highest-priority nursing diagnosis would be

• A) Constipation.
• B) Disturbed Thought Processes.
• C) Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature.
• D) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity.

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