A patient with acute myeloid leukemia is preparing to undergo induction therapy. In preparing a care plan for this patient, the nurse will assign the highest priority to which of the following nursing diagnoses?
A) Activity intolerance
B) Risk for infection
C) Disturbed processes
D) Risk for spiritual distress
Ans: B
Feedback: Induction therapy places the patient at risk for infection; this is the priority nursing diagnosis. During the time of induction therapy, the patient is very ill with bacterial, fungal, and occasional viral infections, bleeding, and severe mucositis, which causes diarrhea and a marked decline in the patient's ability to maintain adequate nutrition. Supportive care consists of administering blood products and promptly treating infections.
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