The nurse is planning care for a patient undergoing diagnostic evaluation for presence of an intracranial bleed. Which nursing diagnosis (NDX) would the nurse set as the first priority?

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The priority nursing diagnosis for a patient undergoing diagnostic evaluation for presence of an intracranial bleed is Risk for Altered Cerebral Tissue Perfusion. This is the most critical concern as decreased perfusion to the brain can lead to permanent damage or death. Impaired Verbal Communication and Altered Coping may be appropriate diagnoses but are not as critical as Risk for Altered Cerebral Tissue Perfusion. Potential for Aspiration may also be a concern, but is secondary to ensuring adequate cerebral tissue perfusion.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Patient Undergoing Diagnostic