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you enter the room to meet mrs. hughes and do a preliminary respiratory assessment. state 4 priority assessments you would perform and explain the rationale for each.
write 2 actual nursing diagnoses that are appropriate for mrs. hughes. include the nanda label, related to factors, and manifestations.
prioritize the diagnoses and explain your rationale for the prioritization
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