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The nursing assessment of a client with osteomyelitis of the left great toe reveals pain with partial weight-bearing, unsteady gait, and fever. The priority nursing diagnosis for the client is:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Risk for injury is the priority due to unsteady gait and pain, which increase the likelihood of falls in a client with osteomyelitis.