An older adult with Lewy body dementia lives with family. After observing multiple bruises, the home health nurse talked with the daughter, who became defensive and said, "My mother often wanders at night. Last night she fell down the stairs." Which nursing diagnosis has priority?

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The priority nursing diagnosis is "Risk for injury related to poor judgement, cognitive impairments, and inadequate supervision" because the patient's safety is at immediate risk due to the potential for falls and injuries.

An Older Adult with Lewy Body Dementia Lives with Family