The nurse should prioritize the nursing diagnosis of risk for infection related to possible rupture of appendix in the case of appendicitis and is denoted as option B.
<h3>What is Appendicitis?</h3>
This is a medical condition which is characterized by the inflammation of the appendix thereby resulting in it getting filled with pus. This should be treated with antiobiotics to eliminate infection risk and through surgical means.
The diagnosis which should be prioritized is risk for infection related to possible rupture of appendix because it could spread to other parts of the body and lead to sepsis.
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The options include the following:
A)Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Related to Decreased Oral Intake
B)Risk for Infection Related to Possible Rupture of Appendix
C)Constipation Related to Decreased Bowel Motility and Decreased Fluid Intake
D)Chronic Pain Related to Appendicitis
