The nurse is contributing to a patient's plan of care for a patient who has an elevated international normalized ratio (INR). Which of these nursing diagnoses should the nurse recommend receive priority in the patient's care plan?

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Elevated INR indicates an increased risk of bleeding, which can lead to injury. Therefore, the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Injury should receive priority in the patient's care plan. Acute Pain and Ineffective Breathing Pattern may also be valid nursing diagnoses for the patient, but they are not the priority in this situation. Risk for Infection is unrelated to an elevated INR.

The Nurse Is Contributing to a Patient's Plan of Care