Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Patient is admitted with a serious injury of the left hip after a fall at home. She is crying with severe pain in her left hip and legYour patient is admitted with a serious injury of the left hip after a fall at home. She is crying with severe pain in her left hip and leg. Which nursing diagnosis would apply to this patient's immediate needs?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Pain (A) is the immediate need due to severe discomfort, requiring urgent management. Skin integrity (B), fluid volume (C), and knowledge deficit (D) are secondary.