A 15-year-old client admitted with severe jaundice is having diagnostic testing. The nursing diagnosis that would have priority is
A) Activity Intolerance related to fatigue
B) Deficient Knowledge related to diet modification
C) Disturbed Body Image related to yellowing of skin and sclera
D) Impaired Skin Integrity related to jaundice

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Skin care is high priority when the client with jaundice is already symptomatic, and early intervention is essential to preserve the skin. The other diagnoses are important, but the skin interventions can begin immediately.

A 15-Year-Old Client Admitted with Severe Jaundice Is Having Diagnostic