The nurse is providing care to a child with a long-leg hip spica cast. Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis?

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The priority nursing diagnosis for a child with a long-leg hip spica cast is "Risk for impaired skin integrity due to cast and location" because the cast can cause pressure points and skin breakdown, especially in areas that are difficult to observe and maintain.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Child with a Long-Leg