A Nurse Is Preparing a Plan of Care for a Child

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a child with a primary immunodeficiency. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse most likely identify as the priority?

A) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements related to poor appetite
B) Ineffective protection related to impaired humoral defenses
C) Acute pain related to inflammatory processes
D) Risk for delayed growth and development related to chronic illness