The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Stroke

The nurse is caring for a client with a stroke who has progressive development of neurological deficits with increasing weakness and decreased level of consciousness (LOC) . Which of the following nursing diagnoses has the highest priority for the client?

A) Impaired physical mobility related to decrease in muscle strength
B) Risk for injury as evidenced by alteration in cognitive function
C) Risk for impaired skin integrity as evidenced by pressure over bony prominence (immobilty)
D) Risk for aspiration as evidenced by impaired ability to swallow