MED SURG/MED SURG (MED SURG)

Nclex practice 100 Prep Qs AND Answers with Explanations Question 1: (see full question) A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority? You selected: Impaired oral mucous membranes Incorrect Correct response: Impaired gas exchange Explanation: Although all of these nursing diagnoses are appropriate for a client with AIDS, Impaired gas exchange is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with P....