A patient who has AIDS has been admitted for the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse associate with this complication of AIDS?
A) Risk for Disuse Syndrome Related to Kaposi's Sarcoma
B) Impaired Skin Integrity Related to Kaposi's Sarcoma
C) Diarrhea Related to Kaposi's Sarcoma
D) Impaired Swallowing Related to Kaposi's Sarcoma
Ans: B
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Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a disease that involves the endothelial layer of blood and lymphatic vessels. This malignancy does not directly affect swallowing or bowel motility and it does not constitute a risk for disuse syndrome.
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