An 81-year-old patient of a subacute geriatric medical unit has become incontinent of stool over the past several days. This development has coincided with a decline in the patient's cognition as a result of severe Alzheimer's disease
In light of the patient's fecal incontinence, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when planning this patient's care?
A) Altered role performance related to fecal incontinence
B) Altered nutrition, less than body requirements related to fecal incontinence
C) Situational low self-esteem related to fecal incontinence
D) Impaired skin integrity related to fecal incontinence
D
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