A Patient Admitted with Hypertension Reports Peripheral Edema, Difficulty Breathing

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with hypertension reports peripheral edema, difficulty breathing, and a cough following ambulation. The nurse chooses which priority nursing diagnosis?

• A) Impaired Tissue Perfusion
• B) Risk of Noncompliance
• C) Imbalanced Nutrition
• D) Fatigue

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