Which of the following would be the priority nursing diagnosis for the adult client with acute leukemia?
A. Oral mucous membrane, altered related to chemotherapy
B. Risk for injury related to thrombocytopenia
C. Fatigue related to the disease process
D. Interrupted family processes related to life-threatening illness of a family member
Correct Answer: B. Risk for injury related to thrombocytopenia
The client with acute leukemia has bleeding tendencies due to decreased platelet counts, and any injury would exacerbate the problem.
Option A: Alterations in the oral mucous membrane may occur with chemotherapy but it is not a priority.
Option C: Fatigue is common among patients receiving chemotherapy but not a priority.
Option D: Interrupted family processes can also be a diagnosis but not a priority.