When planning care for a patient with cirrhosis, the nurse will give the highest priority to which nursing diagnosis?
A. Impaired skin integrity related to edema, ascites, and pruritus
B. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to anorexia
C. Excess fluid volume related to portal hypertension and hyperaldosteronism
D. Ineffective breathing pattern related to pressure on diaphragm and reduced lung volume
Answer: D. Ineffective breathing pattern related to pressure on diaphragm and reduced lung volume
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