A patient scores positive on the Confusion Assessment Method of the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU). Which nursing diagnosis would have the highest priority based on this positive score?

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1. Injury falls into the safety/security level, which is the highest priority according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
2. This nursing diagnosis would not be a priority for the patient in the intensive care unit.
3. This nursing diagnosis would not be a priority for the patient in the intensive care unit.
4. This nursing diagnosis would not be a priority for the patient in the intensive care unit.

A Patient Scores Positive on the Confusion Assessment Method of the Intensive