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A Construction Worker Admitted to the Unit with a Chest

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A construction worker admitted to the unit with a chest injury and broken ribs from a fall from a ladder has nursing diagnoses of "Disturbed Sleep Pattern," "Ineffective Breathing Pattern," and "Risk for Infection." The client states, "I've never been sick a day in my life and am really worried about how I can support my family while I'm out of work." When evaluating the client's plan of care during the shift, the nurse adds the nursing diagnosis "Anxiety" to the plan of care. Which diagnosis would be the priority for nursing interventions?


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Socially Efficient

An allocation of resources that results in the maximum possible economic benefit for society.

Marginal Revenue

The extra revenue generated from the sale of an additional unit of a product or service.

Deadweight Loss

The reduction in total surplus that results from a market distortion, such as a tax, subsidy, or price control.

Society's Welfare

A measure of the overall well-being and quality of life of the members of a society, often considered in economic terms but also including factors like health, education, and environmental quality.

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