A nurse is interviewing an asthmatic client who has a high respiratory rate and is having difficulty breathing. What nursing diagnosis is the priority in this client's care?
A) Impaired gas exchange related to the disease condition
B) Impaired verbal communication related to the breathing problem
C) Inability to speak due to ineffective airway clearance
D) Impaired physical mobility related to shortness of breath
A
Feedback:
The client is most likely experiencing impaired gas exchange as a result of the pathophysiology of asthma. This is a priority over mobility and communication issues, though each may be valid. Inability to speak due to ineffective airway clearance is not a proper nursing diagnosis.
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