A patient experienced an open fracture of the left femur that punctured the skin. The patient was dragged for approximately two hours before arriving to the hospital. The nurse would identify which of the nursing diagnoses as a priority for this patient?

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A patient who has experienced an open fracture that punctured the skin and was dragged for two hours is at a high risk for infection. Prompt intervention and preventive measures must be taken to avoid the development of an infection, making it a priority nursing diagnosis. The other options are important to address, but not as critical as preventing infection.

A Patient Experienced an Open Fracture of the Left Femur