The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoarthritis.Which diagnosis would have the highest priority?

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A) When providing care to the client diagnosed with osteoarthritis, priority diagnoses would include Chronic Pain, Impaired Physical Mobility, and Self-Care Deficit. Of the diagnoses identified for the client, Chronic Pain would be the priority for the client's musculoskeletal status. There is not enough information to determine if the client has Fatigue, a Disturbed Body Image, or Ineffective Coping.
B) When providing care to the client diagnosed with osteoarthritis, priority diagnoses would include Chronic Pain, Impaired Physical Mobility, and Self-Care Deficit. Of the diagnoses identified for the client, Chronic Pain would be the priority for the client's musculoskeletal status. There is not enough information to determine if the client has Fatigue, a Disturbed Body Image, or Ineffective Coping.
C) When providing care to the client diagnosed with osteoarthritis, priority diagnoses would include Chronic Pain, Impaired Physical Mobility, and Self-Care Deficit. Of the diagnoses identified for the client, Chronic Pain would be the priority for the client's musculoskeletal status. There is not enough information to determine if the client has Fatigue, a Disturbed Body Image, or Ineffective Coping.
D) When providing care to the client diagnosed with osteoarthritis, priority diagnoses would include Chronic Pain, Impaired Physical Mobility, and Self-Care Deficit. Of the diagnoses identified for the client, Chronic Pain would be the priority for the client's musculoskeletal status. There is not enough information to determine if the client has Fatigue, a Disturbed Body Image, or Ineffective Coping.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client with Osteoarthritis