The nurse is identifying nursing diagnoses that are appropriate for a client with a large area of erythema, swelling, and pruritic lesions on the hands and arms. Which of the following would be the most appropriate for this client?
1. Impaired Social Interaction
2. Anxiety
3. Situational Low Self-Esteem
4. Impaired Skin Integrity
4. Impaired Skin Integrity
Rationale:
The client is experiencing manifestations of contact dermatitis. The nursing diagnosis that is the most appropriate for this client would be impaired skin integrity. If left untreated, the client could develop impaired social interaction, situational low self-esteem, or anxiety, or Ineffective coping.
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