A client has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to prescribed bed rest and decreased sensation and mobility of the lower extremities. What type of nursing diagnosis is this classified as?
A) Actual diagnosis
B) Health promotion diagnosis
C) Risk diagnosis
D) Syndrome diagnosis
C
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The client does not have an actual problem but is at risk for the development of impaired skin integrity due to the bed rest. The client does not have a syndrome nor is this a promotion of health.
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