Which Is the Highest Priority Nursing Diagnosis for a Patient

Which is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with a spinal cord injury and no pain sensation below the waist?

A) Potential for injury related to lack of sensation and protective reflexes
B) Disturbed body image related to loss of body function and sensation
C) Readiness for enhanced self-care related to desire for increased independence
D) Risk for loneliness related to discomfort in social situations due to disability

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