A client is scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia. The night before surgery, the client tells the nurse, "I can't wait to have breakfast tomorrow." Based on this statement, which nursing diagnosis should be the nurse's priority?
a) Deficient knowledge related to food restrictions associated with anesthesia
b) Fear related to surgery
c) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to upcoming surgery
d) Ineffective coping related to the stress of surgery
Answer: a) Deficient knowledge related to food restrictions associated with anesthesia
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