The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Hospitalized

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is hospitalized for pneumonia. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

A) Activity intolerance r/t generalized weakness and hypoxemia
B) Imbalanced nutrition r/t poor appetite and increased metabolic needs
C) Ineffective airway clearance r/t thick secretions in trachea and bronchi
D) Knowledge deficit r/t use of nebulizer and inhaled bronchodilators