The nurse is caring for an older adult client with cholecystitis. The client has been admitted to the hospital for diagnostic testing and pain control. Which nursing diagnosis would be of highest priority for this client?

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A)All of these diagnoses are appropriate for the client with gallbladder disease. However, because older adults do not have as effective an immune system as younger clients, the nurse should prioritize care around preventing infection in this client.
B)All of these diagnoses are appropriate for the client with gallbladder disease. However, because older adults do not have as effective an immune system as younger clients, the nurse should prioritize care around preventing infection in this client.
C)All of these diagnoses are appropriate for the client with gallbladder disease. However, because older adults do not have as effective an immune system as younger clients, the nurse should prioritize care around preventing infection in this client.
D)All of these diagnoses are appropriate for the client with gallbladder disease. However, because older adults do not have as effective an immune system as younger clients, the nurse should prioritize care around preventing infection in this client.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Client with Cholecystitis