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Title: What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, distu Post by: new-york-er on Oct 21, 2015 What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and visual and tactile hallucinations?
a. Risk for injury related to altered cerebral function, fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and misperception of the environment b. Bathing/hygiene self-care deficit related to cerebral dysfunction, as evidenced by confusion and inability to perform personal hygiene tasks c. Disturbed thought processes related to medication intoxication, as evidenced by confusion, disorientation, and hallucinations d. Fear related to sensory perceptual alterations as evidenced by visual and tactile hallucinations Title: Re: What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, d Post by: espreso on Oct 23, 2015 Content hidden
Title: Re: What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, distu Post by: new-york-er on Oct 26, 2015 Great explanation, I appreciate the effort. This answered my question.
Title: Re: What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, distu Post by: espreso on Oct 26, 2015 Glad you appreciate the effort!
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