A Construction Worker Admitted to the Unit with a Chest

Multiple Choice

A construction worker admitted to the unit with a chest injury and broken ribs from a fall from a ladder has nursing diagnoses of "Disturbed Sleep Pattern," "Ineffective Breathing Pattern," and "Risk for Infection." The client states,"I've never been sick a day in my life and am really worried about how I can support my family while I'm out of work." When evaluating the client's plan of care during the shift the nurse adds the nursing diagnosis "Anxiety" to the plan of care.Which diagnosis would receive priority for nursing intervention?

A) Risk for Infection
B) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
C) Disturbed Sleep Pattern
D) Anxiety