The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with a Diagnosis

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of muscular dystrophy resulting in inadequate muscle strength to draw enough air into the lungs.What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient?

• A) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
• B) Ineffective Airway Clearance
• C) Impaired Gas Exchange
• D) Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation

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