The nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of congestive heart failure. The nurse includes the diagnosis hypervolemia in the patient's care plan. Which goal statement has the highest priority for the patient and nurse?

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Oxygenation is the highest priority for the patient with congestive heart failure and hypervolemia. Keeping the patient's lungs clear is the most important goal for the nurse to consider when caring for this patient.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a History