Which of the Following Patient Problems Is Given the Highest

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patient problems is given the highest priority by the nurse?

• A) Anxiety related to hospitalization as manifested by hyperactive state
• B) Impaired tissue perfusion, cerebral, related to hypoxia as manifested by decreased level of consciousness
• C) Impaired skin integrity related to surgical incision
• D) Risk for fluid volume overload related to imbalance in antidiuretic hormone as manifested by peripheral edema and decreased sodium

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