A patient's health assessment has resulted in a diagnosis of alopecia areata. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse most likely associate with this health problem?
A) Chronic Pain
B) Impaired Skin Integrity
C) Impaired Tissue Integrity
D) Disturbed Body Image
Ans: D
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Alopecia areata causes hair loss in smaller defined areas. As such, it is common for the patient to experience a disturbed body image. Hair loss does not cause pain and does not affect skin or tissue integrity.
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