What nursing diagnosis should take priority for a patient with advancing Alzheimer's disease?
a. Ineffective Role Performance
b. Risk for Injury
c. Bathing Self-Care Deficit
d. Noncompliance
ANS: B
According to Maslow's hierarchy, safety needs come before higher-level needs. In addition, injury is the most life- and health-threatening problem.
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