The Nurse Is Planning Care for the Client Diagnosed with Chronic

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning care for the client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has a breathing rate of 32 per minute, elevated blood pressure, and fatigue. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?

A) Ineffective Coping
B) Ineffective Airway Clearance
C) Anxiety
D) Ineffective Breathing Pattern