Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia.The patient has a BP 160/94,P 102,R 28,crackles in posterior lower lobes bilaterally,oxygen saturation 89%,and complains of shortness of breath upon exertion.The highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is:
A) Activity intolerance
B) Impaired gas exchange
C) Ineffective cardiopulmonary tissue perfusion
D) Self-care deficit: Bathing and hygiene
Correct Answer:
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