What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with complex regional pain syndrome?
A. Chronic Pain
B. Self-care Deficit
C. Activity Intolerance
D. Impaired Physical Mobility
A
The first priority in the management of clients with complex regional pain syndrome is pain relief. Pain can be of prolonged duration and will require both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic modalities for control.
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