The nurse is providing care for a patient who has a diagnosis of hereditary angioedema. When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis should be prioritized?
A) Risk for Infection Related to Skin Sloughing
B) Risk for Acute Pain Related to Loss of Skin Integrity
C) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity Related to Cutaneous Lesions
D) Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange Related to Airway Obstruction
Ans: D
Feedback:
Edema of the respiratory tract can compromise the airway in patients with hereditary angioedema. As such, this is a priority nursing diagnosis over pain and possible infection. Skin integrity is not threatened by angioedema.
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