An 87-year-old patient developed herpes zoster after surgical repair of a hip fracture.The priority nursing diagnosis is

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The priority nursing diagnosis is risk for infection related to impaired skin integrity because herpes zoster is a viral infection that can spread to others and cause pain and discomfort to the patient. The nursing interventions will include preventing the spread of infection, enhancing the immune system, and providing symptom relief. Impaired skin integrity and pain may also be addressed as secondary nursing diagnoses.

An 87-Year-Old Patient Developed Herpes Zoster After Surgical Repair of a Hip