The nurse is planning care for a client with chronic kidney disease and osteoporosis. After reviewing the client's medical record, which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Anxiety
B) Disturbed Body Image
C) Risk for Injury
D) Risk for Bleeding
Answer: C
The client with chronic kidney disease with osteoporosis is at high risk for fractures; therefore, preventing injury is the priority nursing diagnosis. The client is at risk for anemia, but not bleeding. The client on hemodialysis may have a disturbed body image, but in this case, it is specified that the client has significant osteoporosis. Anxiety is not related to osteoporosis.
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