In Developing a Care Plan for a Patient with an Open

In developing a care plan for a patient with an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of an open, displaced fracture of the tibia, the priority nursing diagnosis is

A) activity intolerance related to deconditioning.
B) risk for constipation related to prolonged bed rest.
C) risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility.
D) risk for infection related to disruption of skin integrity.

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