A patient is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). What should the nurse identify as being the priority nursing activity for this patient?

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Supporting the patient and family to meet physical and psychosocial needs is the priority nursing activity for a patient diagnosed with ALS. This will help improve the patient's quality of life and promote their overall well-being. Monitoring for infection, assisting the patient to avoid complications, and assisting the patient to adapt to the disease are all important nursing activities, but they are secondary to supporting the patient and family.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)