A client is recovering from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority at this time?
a. Decreased cardiac output related to depressed myocardial function, fluid volume deficit, or impaired electrical conduction
b. Anxiety related to an actual threat to health status, invasive procedures, and pain
c. Disabled family coping related to knowledge deficit and a temporary change in family dynamics
d. Hypothermia related to exposure to cold temperatures and a long cardiopulmonary bypass time
Answer: a. Decreased cardiac output related to depressed myocardial function, fluid volume deficit, or impaired electrical conduction
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