The nurse plans care for a patient who is admitted to the hospital for newly diagnosed left-sided heart failure. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis when planning care for this patient?

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Impaired Oxygenation is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with left-sided heart failure because this condition primarily affects the lungs, leading to pulmonary congestion and reduced oxygenation of blood.

The Nurse Plans Care for a Patient Who Is Admitted