The nurse is caring for a patient who has difficulty maintaining a patent airway due to hemorrhage in the oral cavity. What would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Ineffective Airway Clearance
B) Impaired Swallowing
C) Risk for Trauma
D) Risk for Contamination
A
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