Multiple Choice
Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with shallow respirations following abdominal surgery?
A) Ineffective breathing pattern related to incisional pain and anesthesia
B) Deficient diversional activity related to boredom from hospitalization
C) Readiness for enhanced comfort related to desire for rest after surgery
D) Risk for suffocation related to emotional and cognitive stress after surgery
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