Multiple Choice
The nurse assesses assigned patients and determines which patient is at highest risk for altered skin integrity?
A) Young adult in traction who has a low-protein diet and dehydration
B) Elderly patient diagnosed with well-controlled type 2 diabetes
C) Middle-aged adult with metabolic syndrome taking antihypertensives
D) Adolescent in bed with influenza having periods of high fever and diaphoresis
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