While caring for a client who's immobile, a nurse documents the following information in the client's chart: "Turned client from side to back every 2 hours." "Skin intact; no redness noted." "Client up in chair three times today." "Improved skin turgor noted." Which nursing diagnosis accurately reflects this information?
a) Constipation related to immobility
b) Impaired skin integrity related to immobility
c) Disturbed body image related to immobility
d) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility
Ans: d) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility
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