When planning care for the patient newly diagnosed with herpes zoster, which of the following nursing diagnoses has the highest priority?

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Acute pain is the highest priority as it can interfere with the patient's ability to function and contribute to anxiety and sleep disturbances. Ineffective Health Maintenance, Anxiety, and Deficient Knowledge can also be addressed but are not as urgent as managing the patient's pain.

When Planning Care for the Patient Newly Diagnosed with Herpes