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The nurse is caring for an ambulatory client who requires treatment for pernicious anemia on a medical unit. The client is weak and short of breath, and recently has become confused. Vital signs at rest are temperature 98.0°F, pulse 98 BPM, respirations 22/minute, blood pressure 96/60, and pulse oximetry 95%. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
1. Confusion, Acute related to aging, and abnormal vital signs
2. Falls, Risk for related to confusion, weakness, and unfamiliar environment
3. Knowledge, Deficient (anemia treatment) related to a new medical diagnosis and its treatment
4. Walking, Impaired related to weakness, low blood pressure, and fast heart rate
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Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice

Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice


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Sounds and feels right, thank you for the rationale.
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Glad it worked lol
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