A client presents at the emergency department reporting a burning pain in the chest of a 7 on a 0 to 10 pain scale.Gastroesphogeal reflux disorder (GERD)secondary to hiatal hernia is diagnosed.Based on this data,which is the priority nursing diagnosis?
A) Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal Motility
B) Anxiety
C) Acute Pain
D) Ineffective Health Maintenance

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A) Acute pain management is the priority of nursing care. Anxiety may be decreased by relieving pain. Dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility and ineffective health maintenance are less urgent.
B) Acute pain management is the priority of nursing care. Anxiety may be decreased by relieving pain. Dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility and ineffective health maintenance are less urgent.
C) Acute pain management is the priority of nursing care. Anxiety may be decreased by relieving pain. Dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility and ineffective health maintenance are less urgent.
D) Acute pain management is the priority of nursing care. Anxiety may be decreased by relieving pain. Dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility and ineffective health maintenance are less urgent.

A Client Presents at the Emergency Department Reporting a Burning