A 55-year-old patient arrives at the operating room. The nurse is reviewing the medical record and notes that the patient has a history of osteoporosis in her lower back and hips. The patient is scheduled to receive epidural anesthesia. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be a priority for this patient?
a) Risk for perioperative positioning injury related to operative position
b) Disturbed sensory perception related to sedation
c) Anxiety related to the surgical experience
d) Risk for injury related to effects of anesthetic agents
Answer: A
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