when caring for an immobile client, what nurs...
when caring for an immobile client, what nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?\na) risk for fluid volume deficit.\nb) impaired gas exchange.\nc) risk for impaired skin integrity.\nd) altered tissue perfusion.
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# Brief Explanations:
Impaired gas exchange can quickly lead to life - threatening hypoxia, making it a top - priority concern compared to the other options. Fluid volume deficit, impaired skin integrity, and altered tissue perfusion are important but not as immediately life - threatening as problems with gas exchange in most cases.
# Answer:
B. Impaired gas exchange