What Should the Priority Nursing Diagnosis Be for a Patient

question 34

Multiple Choice

What should the priority nursing diagnosis be for a patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness,disorientation,and visual and tactile hallucinations?

• A) Self-care deficit
• B) Risk for injury
• C) Disturbed thought processes
• D) Fear

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Definitions:

Differences

The distinguishing characteristics or variations between items, individuals, concepts, or situations.

Strong

Possessing physical power, emotional resilience, or other attributes that enable effectiveness, stability, or endurance in a variety of contexts.

Weak

Lacking strength, effectiveness, or firmness, either in physical capacity, argumentative soundness, or character.