4. A patient who is paralyzed on the left side of the body after a stroke develops a pressure ulcer on the left
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hip Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
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a. Impaired physical mobility related to left-sided paralysis
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b. Risk for impaired tissue integrity related to left-sided weakness
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c. Impaired skin integrity related to altered circulation and pressure
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d. Ineffective tissue perfusion related to inability to move independentl
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y ANS: C
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The patients major problem is the impaired skin integrity as demonstrated by the presence of a pressure ulce
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r. The nurse is able to treat the cause of altered circulation and pressure by frequently repositioning the patie
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nt. Although left-
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sided weakness is a problem for the patient, the nurse cannot treat the weakness. The risk for diagnosis
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is not appropriate for this patient, who already has impaired tissue integrity. The patient does have ineffectiv
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e tissue perfusion, but the impaired skin integrity diagnosis indicates more clearly what the health proble
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5. A patient has been admitted to the hospital for surgery and tells the nurse, I do not feel comfortable leavi
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ng my children with my parents. Which action should the nurse take next?
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