The nurse is planning care for a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Which is the priority nursing diagnosis to minimize the risk of complications associated with AML?

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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is associated with a higher risk of bleeding due to decreased production of normal blood cells and impaired clotting mechanisms. Therefore, the priority nursing diagnosis is "Risk for Bleeding." The other options may also be applicable to patients with AML but are of lower priority compared to the risk of bleeding.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Patient with Acute