A patient has severe right-sided weakness and is unable to complete bathing and grooming independently. Based on this observation, which of the following nursing diagnoses is identified by the nurse?
a. Powerlessness
b. Self-care deficit
c. Tissue integrity impairment
d. Knowledge deficit of hygiene practices
B
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A Being unable to complete bathing and grooming are not defining characteristics for the nursing diagnosis of "Powerlessness."
B The patient who is unable to complete bathing and grooming independently has a nursing diagnosis of "Self-care deficit."
C Being unable to complete bathing and grooming are not defining characteristics for the nursing diagnosis of "Tissue integrity impairment."
D There is no indication that this patient has a "Knowledge deficit of hygiene practices."
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