The nurse is initiating care for a client diagnosed with burns to the chest, back, neck, and face. For this client, which of the following nursing diagnoses would receive the highest priority?

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The client's burns to the chest, back, neck, and face put them at high risk for airway obstruction and respiratory distress. Therefore, ensuring patent airway and effective airway clearance is the highest priority for the nurse. Impaired skin integrity, risk for infection, and disturbed body image are also important concerns but are of lower priority compared to this client's immediate need for airway management.

The Nurse Is Initiating Care for a Client Diagnosed with Burns