A patient with a stroke has progressive development of neurologic deficits with increasing weakness and decreased level of consciousness (LOC) . The priority nursing diagnosis for the patient is
A) risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility.
B) disturbed sensory perception related to brain injury.
C) risk for aspiration related to inability to protect airway.
D) impaired physical mobility related to weakness.
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