The nurse is providing care to a school-age client diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?
1. Risk for Injury
2. Ineffective Breathing Pattern
3. Nausea
4. Fluid-Volume Deficit.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: ITP is the most common bleeding disorder in children, so risk for injury (bleeding) is the priority nursing diagnosis. The disease process does not usually cause ineffective breathing patterns, nausea, or fluid-volume deficits.
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