Excessively dry skin can lead to cracks and openings in the integumentary system. Based on this, what is the most applicable nursing diagnosis for a patient with excessively dry skin?
a. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirements
b. Deficient fluid volume
c. Risk for infection
d. Acute pain
ANS: C
Any interruption in the skin, which is the body's first line of defense, can potentially lead to infection. Both imbalanced nutrition and deficient fluid volume could have dry skin as a symptom. Acute pain is not appropriate.
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