A patient hospitalized for IV corticosteroid therapy to treat polymyositis has joint pain, an erythematosus facial rash with eyelid edema, and a weak, hoarse voice. The priority nursing diagnosis for the patient is
A) risk for aspiration related to dysphagia.
B) acute pain related to inflammation.
C) risk for impaired skin integrity related to scratching.
D) disturbed visual perception related to eyelid swelling.
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