The nurse is caring for a young adult male client with facial injuries
resulting from a motor vehicle collision. Which client statement
indicative of the highest priority for nursing intervention?
A. “I am not taking any more medications because they make my
mouth dry”
B. “I don’t want my family and friends to see me looking like this”
C. “My biggest fear is that this injury will cause me to lose my job”
D. “I can’t sleep through the night because I awaken with pain
when I move”