Multiple Choice
The nursing diagnoses that has the highest priority is:
A) Mobility, impaired physical, related to muscular weakness as evidenced by the inability to walk without assistance.
B) Communication, impaired verbal, related to neuromuscular weakness as evidenced by facial weakness and inability to speak.
C) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements, related to difficulty swallowing and inadequate food intake as evidenced by weight loss of 10 pounds.
D) Airway clearance, ineffective, related to neuromuscular disorder as evidenced by choking and coughing while eating.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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