A patient is admitted to the emergency department reporting a burning pain in the chest of a 7 on a 0 to 10 pain scale and diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) secondary to hiatal hernia. Based on this data, what is the priority nursing diagnosis?

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The priority nursing diagnosis for a patient reporting a burning pain in the chest rated as 7 on a 0 to 10 pain scale, diagnosed with GERD secondary to hiatal hernia, is Acute Pain. This diagnosis directly addresses the patient's primary complaint and symptom, which is pain, and prioritizes interventions to alleviate this discomfort.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department Reporting a Burning