A Priority Nursing Diagnosis for a Patient Diagnosed with Amyotrophic

question 27

Multiple Choice

A priority nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) would be which of the following?

• A)Imblanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
• B)Deficient Fluid Volume
• C)Risk for Activity Intolerance
• D)Impaired Gas Exchange

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Definitions:

Indigenous People

Groups of individuals who are the original inhabitants of a region, before the arrival of colonists or outsiders, and who maintain practices, languages, and beliefs of their ancestral cultures.

Homeless

People lacking stable and permanent housing or adequate living conditions.

Absolute Homelessness

Situation of individuals who live either in emergency shelters or on the street.

Concealed Homelessness

The situation of individuals who do not have a home of their own and stay with friends, family, or in other temporary arrangements, often not visible in homeless statistics.