After several doses of chemotherapy, a patient complains of fatigue, pallor, progressive weakness, exertional dyspnea, headache, and tachycardia. Which NANDA nursing diagnosis would the nurse list as the first priority?

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The patient is displaying symptoms of activity intolerance, which is a common side effect of chemotherapy. The priority would be to assess the patient's vital signs and oxygen saturation levels, and implement interventions to improve their activity tolerance and prevent complications such as hypoxia. The other options may be appropriate nursing diagnoses, but they are not the priority in this situation.

After Several Doses of Chemotherapy, a Patient Complains of Fatigue