Which of the following nursing diagnoses is priority when caring for a client who is experiencing an acute attack of Ménière's disease?
A)Risk for falls as evidenced by impaired balance
B)Impaired verbal communication related to vulnerability (tinnitus)
C)Bathing self-care deficit related to weakness (vertigo)
D)Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to insufficient dietary intake (nausea)

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All the nursing diagnoses are appropriate, but because sudden acute attacks of vertigo, the major focus of nursing care is to prevent injuries associated with impaired balance.

Which of the Following Nursing Diagnoses Is Priority When Caring