The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter.Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for this client?
A) Chronic Pain related to an obstruction
B) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to incontinence
C) Risk for Infection related to catheter placement
D) Self-Care Deficit related to presence of urinary catheter

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A) The client who has a urinary catheter in place is at an increased risk for infection, which is the priority diagnosis. There is no indication that the client is experiencing chronic pain. While there is an increased risk for impaired skin integrity and a self-care deficit, these are not priorities for this client.
B) The client who has a urinary catheter in place is at an increased risk for infection, which is the priority diagnosis. There is no indication that the client is experiencing chronic pain. While there is an increased risk for impaired skin integrity and a self-care deficit, these are not priorities for this client.
C) The client who has a urinary catheter in place is at an increased risk for infection, which is the priority diagnosis. There is no indication that the client is experiencing chronic pain. While there is an increased risk for impaired skin integrity and a self-care deficit, these are not priorities for this client.
D) The client who has a urinary catheter in place is at an increased risk for infection, which is the priority diagnosis. There is no indication that the client is experiencing chronic pain. While there is an increased risk for impaired skin integrity and a self-care deficit, these are not priorities for this client.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Urinary