Which nursing diagnosis is the top priority for a patient complaining of dizziness and disequilibrium with head movements?

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The patient's complaint of dizziness and disequilibrium with head movements puts them at risk for falls and other injuries, making Risk for Injury the top priority nursing diagnosis. Fluid Volume Deficit, Impaired Adjustment, and Ineffective Coping may be relevant but are secondary to the immediate safety concern of preventing injury.

Which Nursing Diagnosis Is the Top Priority for a Patient