The nurse has formulated a nursing diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity related to poor hygienic practice, secondary to current living conditions. Which of the following data would support this diagnosis?
1. Skin is dry, cracked
2. One large with several smaller open, ulcerated areas on right leg
3. Client does not drive
4. Client states that does not use alcohol or drugs
5. Clothes are soiled
6. Client has obvious body odor
Correct Answer: 1,2,5,6
Rationale 1: Data that support this problem are clustered around the condition of the client's skin.
Rationale 2: Data that support this problem are clustered around the condition of the client's skin.
Rationale 3: The fact that the client does not drive does not play a part in this client's skin condition.
Rationale 4: The fact that the client does not use alcohol or drugs does not play a part in this client's skin condition.
Rationale 5: Data that support this problem are clustered around the condition of the client's clothes.
Rationale 6: Data that support this problem are clustered around the condition of the client's general appearance.
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