When there is an inadequate supply of oxygen to the tissues in a person's legs, leg ulcers may develop. Which of the following is the primary goal for the nursing diagnosis of impaired skin integrity related to vascular insufficiency?
A) Anxiety reduction
B) Restoration of skin integrity
C) Avoidance of vascular stimulation
D) Improved physical mobility
Ans: B
Feedback: Impaired skin integrity with vascular insufficiency is a collaborative diagnosis for patients with leg ulcers. When an inadequate supply of oxygen is provided to the tissue in the legs, tissue death occurs and compromises skin integrity. Therefore, the major goal for this nursing diagnosis is restoration of skin integrity. Option A is incorrect; anxiety does not directly relate to the impaired skin integrity. Option C is incorrect; vascular stimulation does not directly relate to impaired skin integrity as a nursing diagnosis. Option D is incorrect; although improved physical mobility would help improve impaired skin integrity by decreasing vascular insufficiency, restoration of skin integrity speaks directly to the nursing diagnosis.
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