A patient who has AIDS-related wasting syndrome is admitted to the hospital. The patient is very weak, lies listlessly in bed, has an IV drip, and receives antiretroviral medications via injection. What is a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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Patients with AIDS-related wasting syndrome have a weak immune system and receive parenteral therapy, putting them at a high risk for infection. Therefore, the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is the risk for infection. While the other options may be appropriate, they are not as urgent as the risk for infection.

A Patient Who Has AIDS-Related Wasting Syndrome Is Admitted to the Hospital