A 63-Year-Old Patient Hospitalized with Polymyositis Has Joint Pain,an Erythematosus

A 63-year-old patient hospitalized with polymyositis has joint pain,an erythematosus facial rash,eyelid edema,and a weak,hoarse voice.The priority nursing diagnosis for the patient is

A) risk for aspiration related to dysphagia.
B) disturbed visual perception related to swelling.
C) acute pain related to generalized inflammation.
D) risk for impaired skin integrity related to scratching.

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