A Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Who Has a Facial

A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who has a facial rash and alopecia tells the nurse, "I hate the way I look! I never go anyplace except here to the health clinic." An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient is

A) activity intolerance related to fatigue and inactivity.
B) impaired skin integrity related to itching and skin sloughing.
C) social isolation related to embarrassment about the effects of SLE.
D) impaired social interaction related to lack of social skills.

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