The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with a Diagnosis

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of muscular dystrophy resulting in inadequate muscle strength to draw enough air into the lungs.What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient?

A) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
B) Ineffective Airway Clearance
C) Impaired Gas Exchange
D) Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation