A patient has been diagnosed with achalasia based on his history and diagnostic imaging results. The nurse should identify what risk diagnosis when planning the patient's care?
A) Risk for Aspiration Related to Inhalation of Gastric Contents
B) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements Related to Impaired Absorption
C) Risk for Decreased Cardiac Output Related to Vasovagal Response
D) Risk for Impaired Verbal Communication Related to Oral Trauma
Ans: A
Feedback:
Achalasia can result in the aspiration of gastric contents. It is not normally an acute risk to the patient's nutritional status and does not affect cardiac output or communication.
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