A Patient with a Stroke Is Paralyzed on the Left

A patient with a stroke is paralyzed on the left side of the body and has developed a pressure ulcer on the left hip. The best nursing diagnosis for this patient is

A) impaired physical mobility related to left-sided paralysis.
B) risk for impaired tissue integrity related to left-sided weakness.
C) impaired skin integrity related to altered circulation and pressure.
D) ineffective tissue perfusion related to inability to move independently.

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