The home health nurse is caring for an older adult woman living alone at home who is incontinent of urine and changes her adult diaper daily. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the most appropriate for this client?

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The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client would be Risk for impaired skin integrity, as prolonged exposure to urine can lead to skin breakdown and pressure ulcers. The client is not necessarily at risk for activity intolerance, falls or infection based on the information provided.

The Home Health Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult