A nurse is planning the care of a patient with AIDS who is admitted to the unit with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority for this patient?
A) Ineffective Airway Clearance
B) Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes
C) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
D) Activity Intolerance
Ans: A
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Although all these nursing diagnoses are appropriate for a patient with AIDS, Ineffective Airway Clearance is the priority nursing diagnosis for the patient with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). Airway and breathing take top priority over the other listed concerns.
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