A client has episodes of bowel and bladder incontinence.When planning care for this client,the nurse would identify which nursing diagnosis as being appropriate?

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Bowel and bladder incontinence can lead to skin breakdown and pressure ulcers, which can ultimately impair skin integrity. Therefore, the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity is the most appropriate for this client. Impaired Skin Integrity and Impaired Tissue Integrity do not directly relate to the client's incontinence, and while the client may be at risk for infection, this is not the primary concern regarding their incontinence.

A Client Has Episodes of Bowel and Bladder Incontinence