Since you only introduced a situation, here is something about developing the plan of care of Mrs. Loretta Rusk.
To develop the nursing plan of care, aspiration must be considered. In Mrs. Rusk's situation, the highest priority is the entry of foreign substances such as food or fluids into the lungs. This may cause respiratory distress, which is termed as hypoxia. Therefore, this is the highest priority in establishing the client's plan of care.