During an assessment,the nurse notes that a patient receiving radiation treatments for breast cancer has excoriated skin.What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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Excoriated skin is at risk for infection, making "Risk for Infection" the priority nursing diagnosis. Excess fluid volume, ineffective breathing pattern, and activity intolerance are not directly related to this specific issue.

During an Assessment,the Nurse Notes That a Patient Receiving Radiation