The nurse is assisting with the formulation of a nursing diagnosis for a client with full thickness burn injuries of the arms and chest. During the first 24 hours, the priority nursing diagnosis is:

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The nurse is assisting with the formulation of a nursing diagnosis for a client with full thickness burn injuries of the arms and chest. During the first 24 hours, the priority nursing diagnosis is: