A young adult with a severe episode of asthma-related bronchoconstriction comes to the emergency department with signs of respiratory distress. When the nurse performs the orientation assessment, the nurse notes that the patient cannot identify the place/location or the time. Which nursing diagnosis is most suitable for this patient?

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Acute Confusion is the most suitable nursing diagnosis for this patient because the inability to identify place/location or time indicates a sudden change in cognitive function, which aligns with the definition of acute confusion. This can be related to the hypoxia from severe asthma exacerbation.

A Young Adult with a Severe Episode of Asthma-Related Bronchoconstriction