The most important nursing diagnosis that must be considered when taking care of clients involved in a disaster is:
1. Caregiver Role Strain, Risk for
2. Nutrition, Less than Body Requirements
3. Pain, Acute
4. Tissue Integrity, Impaired
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Explanation: 1. Tissue Integrity, Impaired is the priority nursing diagnosis among these options. Caregiver
role strain and pain are considered ?psychosocial? in nature according to NCLEX standards.
While nutrition is important to skin integrity and the ability to repair damage, impaired tissue
integrity would take priority as this may lead to hypovolemia and shock, or infection and
shock. The well-prepared nurse would be able to prioritize these.
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