A client is diagnosed with a detached retina. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Risk for Infection
B) Anxiety
C) Ineffective Coping
D) Impaired Tissue Integrity
Answer: D
Immediate intervention is required for a client with a detached retina to ensure effective tissue perfusion and preserve vision. The priority nursing diagnosis for the client would be Impaired Tissue Integrity: Ocular. The client will most likely demonstrate anxiety with the loss of vision; however, retinal tissue integrity is the priority. Risk for infection and ineffective coping would not be priorities until the retina is reattached.
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