Multiple Choice
A patient is admitted to the neurologic ICU with a spinal cord injury. When writing the plan of care for this patient, which of the following nursing diagnoses would the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this patient?
A) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility and sensory loss
B) Impaired physical mobility related to loss of motor function
C) Ineffective breathing patterns related to weakness of the intercostal muscles
D) Urinary retention related to inability to void spontaneously
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