The nurse is developing the postoperative plan of care for a patient recovering from surgery for oral cancer. Which of the following nursing diagnoses has the highest priority?

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Ineffective Airway Clearance is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a patient recovering from surgery for oral cancer as airway patency is crucial for oxygenation and survival. Impaired Verbal Communication, Ineffective Body Image, Disturbed, and Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: More than Body Requirements are important but have a lower priority compared to airway patency.

The Nurse Is Developing the Postoperative Plan of Care for a Patient