A nurse is caring for a client using oxygen while in the hospital.What assessment finding indicates that goals for a priority diagnosis are being met?

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Oxygen tubing can cause pressure ulcers,so clients using oxygen have the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity.Intact skin behind the ears indicates that goals for this diagnosis are being met.Nutrition and weight are not related to using oxygen.Understanding the need for oxygen is important but would not take priority over a physical problem.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Using Oxygen While