Excessively Dry Skin Can Lead to Cracks and Openings in the Integumentary

question 17

Multiple Choice

Excessively dry skin can lead to cracks and openings in the integumentary system. Based on this, what is the most applicable nursing diagnosis for a patient with excessively dry skin?

• A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirements
• B) Deficient fluid volume
• C) Risk for infection
• D) Acute pain

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