The nurse is planning care for an older patient with pneumonia and a stage II pressure ulcer. Which nursing diagnosis would have the greatest priority for this patient's care?

Question

1. Acute Pain related to destruction of tissue
2. Knowledge Deficit related to care of skin disorder
3. Risk for Infection related to impaired skin integrity
4. Potential for Infection related to impaired skin integrity

Answer 1

1. Acute Pain related to destruction of tissue

Explanation: 1. Pain is the most significant problem initially. Once pain has been addressed and managed, the remaining diagnoses can be prioritized and interventions planned.
2. All of the diagnoses are appropriate and have importance. Pain is the most significant problem initially. Once pain has been addressed and managed, the remaining diagnoses can be prioritized and interventions planned.
3. All of the diagnoses are appropriate and have importance. Pain is the most significant problem initially. Once pain has been addressed and managed, the remaining diagnoses can be prioritized and interventions planned.
4. All of the diagnoses are appropriate and have importance. Pain is the most significant problem initially. Once pain has been addressed and managed, the remaining diagnoses can be prioritized and interventions planned.