Which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for a patient with pneumonia?
A) Activity intolerance related to fatigue and shortness of breath
B) Knowledge deficit related to pneumonia risk factors
C) Pruritus related to side effects of prescribed medications
D) Impaired gas exchange related to alveolar inflammation and infection
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