The home health nurse is developing a plan of care for her patient with a visual impairment.What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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The priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with a visual impairment is Risk for Falls.The patient,owing to a visual impairment,may have deficits with feeding,dressing,and social interaction; however,the highest priority is promoting safety and reducing the patient's risk for falls.

The Home Health Nurse Is Developing a Plan of Care