Multiple Choice
Your 88-year-old client is hospitalized for a retinal detachment.He is on bed rest, and both eyes are covered with patches.Which nursing diagnosis takes priority at this time?
A) Self-esteem disturbance related to decreased independence
B) High risk for altered thought processes related to visual impairment
C) High risk for injury related to altered sensory perception
D) Impaired social interaction related to visual deficit
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