The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Nonblanchable Redness

The nurse is caring for a patient with nonblanchable redness of the coccyx after a lengthy surgical procedure in the supine position.Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this patient?

A) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to lengthy surgical procedure
B) Noncompliance related to failure to frequently reposition self
C) Ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to improper positioning
D) Impaired skin integrity related to tissue pressure from prolonged supine position

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