A client admitted for the regulation of diabetes has a history of osteoarthritis
While developing the plan of care related to the client's musculoskeletal status, the nurse would identify which of the following nursing diagnoses as having the highest priority? 1. Fatigue
2. Disturbed Body Image
3. Ineffective Coping
4. Acute Pain
4. Acute Pain
Rationale:
When providing care to the client diagnosed with osteoarthritis, priority diagnoses would include pain, impaired physical mobility, and self-care deficit. Of the diagnoses identified for the client, acute pain would be the priority for the client's musculoskeletal status. The other diagnoses may or may not be appropriate for the client.
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