A patient with pneumonia has a fever of 101.4° F (38.6° C),a nonproductive cough,and an oxygen saturation of 88%.The patient complains of weakness,fatigue,and needs assistance to get out of bed.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign as the highest priority?

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All these nursing diagnoses are appropriate for the patient,but the patient's oxygen saturation indicates that all body tissues are at risk for hypoxia unless the gas exchange is improved.

A Patient with Pneumonia Has a Fever of 101