An 87-Year-Old Client Developed Herpes Zoster After Surgical Repair of a Hip

An 87-year-old client developed herpes zoster after surgical repair of a hip fracture.The priority nursing diagnosis is:

A) Impaired skin integrity related to immunologic deficit.
B) Self-care deficit related to severe pain and fatigue.
C) Risk for infection related to impaired skin integrity.
D) Pain related to inadequate pain relief from analgesia.

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