Multiple Choice
An 87-year-old patient 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.
Correct Answer:

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