Which goal has the highest priority in the plan of care for a 26-year-old homeless patient admitted with viral hepatitis who has severe anorexia and fatigue?

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The highest priority outcome is to maintain nutrition because adequate nutrition is needed for hepatocyte regeneration.Finding a home for the patient and identifying the source of the infection would be appropriate activities,but they do not have as high a priority as ensuring adequate nutrition.Although the patient's activity level will be gradually increased,rest is indicated during the acute phase of hepatitis.

Which Goal Has the Highest Priority in the Plan of Care