The nurse is preparing a patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for discharge. The nurse realizes that interventions for which nursing diagnosis should be priority for this patient?

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ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the motor neurons responsible for voluntary muscle movement. This leads to muscle weakness and eventual respiratory failure, making Ineffective Breathing Pattern priority nursing diagnosis for this patient. Impaired Urinary Elimination, Disturbed Thought Processes, and Alteration in Vision Acuity may also be present, but they are not as critical to the patient's immediate survival as the respiratory status.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral