The nurse is planning care for an older patient recently diagnosed with HIV who wants to remain sexually active. Which would be a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
1. Self-care deficit related to depression
2. Social isolation related to fear of AIDS
3. Risk for infection related to immunodeficiency
4. Knowledge deficit related to preventing transmission of HIV
4. Knowledge deficit related to preventing transmission of HIV
Explanation: 1. There is no evidence that the patient has a self-care deficit or is experiencing depression.
2. There is no evidence that the patient is experiencing social isolation or has a fear of AIDS.
3. The patient does have a risk for infection because of immunodeficiency but this does not address the patient's desire to remain sexually active.
4. Knowledge deficit related to preventing transmission of HIV would be the priority diagnosis for this patient due to the statement of wanting to remain sexually active.
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