A Patient Who Is Paralyzed on the Left Side of the Body

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient who is paralyzed on the left side of the body after a stroke develops a pressure ulcer on the left hip. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

• A)Impaired physical mobility related to left-sided paralysis
• B)Risk for impaired tissue integrity related to left-sided weakness
• C)Impaired skin integrity related to altered circulation and pressure
• D)Ineffective tissue perfusion related to inability to move independently

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