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?

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The patient's major problem is the impaired skin integrity as demonstrated by the presence of a pressure ulcer. The nurse is able to treat the cause of altered circulation and pressure by frequently repositioning the patient. Although left-sided weakness is a problem for the patient,the nurse cannot treat the weakness. The "risk for" diagnosis is not appropriate for this patient,who already has impaired tissue integrity. The patient does have ineffective tissue perfusion,but the impaired skin integrity diagnosis indicates more clearly what the health problem is.

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