A Patient Hospitalized with Polymyositis Has Joint Pain, an Erythematosus

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

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

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