A nurse planning care for a patient with psoriasis would include which of the following diagnoses?
A) Impaired skin integrity related to lesions and inflammatory response
B) Acute pain of the skin and oral cavity related to blistering and erosions
C) Impaired tissue integrity related to epidermal shedding
D) Anxiety and depression related to disfigurement
Ans: A
Feedback: An appropriate diagnosis for a patient with psoriasis would be impaired skin integrity related to lesions and the inflammatory process. Acute pain of the skin and oral cavity relates to the diagnosis of pemphigus. Impaired tissue integrity related to epidermal shedding would be an important nursing diagnosis for toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Anxiety and depression related to disfigurement may be seen in the plan of care for a patient undergoing reconstructive surgery.
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