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The client is at risk for impaired skin integrity related to the need for several
weeks of bedrest. The nurse evaluates the client after 1 week and finds skin integrity is not impaired. In evaluating the plan of care, what is the nurse's best
action?
- A. Remove the nursing diagnosis in the plan of care since it has not occurred
- B. Change the nursing diagnosis in plan of care to impaired mobility
- C. Modify the nursing diagnosis in plan of care to impaired skin integrity
- D. Keep the nursing diagnosis in the plan of care the same since the risk factors are
still present
Correct Answer: D
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