Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for a client who is experiencing vaginal atrophy as a result of menopause?
1. Injury, Risk for
2. Skin Integrity, Impaired
3. Body Image, Disturbed
4. Knowledge, Deficient
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: This client is at risk for injury to the vaginal skin because it can be injured during normal sexual intercourse.
Rationale 2: The skin integrity is not impaired at this time.
Rationale 3: This client might or might not believe that her body image is impaired. There is not enough information to determine if the client believes this.
Rationale 4: This client is dealing with the thinning of vaginal tissues and the loss of normal lubrication. The client might not understand the physiological reason, but lack of knowledge is not the most appropriate nursing diagnosis.
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