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Daily #89 · Respiratory · Archive

NCLEX-RN® question of the day

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The question

Based on the patient's clinical presentation, history, and diagnostic findings, which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as the HIGHEST priority?

  1. Activity intolerance related to decreased oxygen saturation
  2. Impaired gas exchange related to ventilation-perfusion mismatch
  3. Anxiety related to difficulty breathing
  4. Risk for infection related to compromised immune status

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