Which nursing diagnosis is likely to be of highest priority when developing a nursing care plan for a client?
a. Impaired memory c. Diarrhea
b. Ineffective denial d. Social isolation
ANS: C
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A) cirrhosis. B) alcoholic hepatitis. C) hepatic encephalopathy. D) smoking-related diseases.
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