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NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Skin Integrity, risk for impaired
Risk factors may include
- Prolonged bedrest
- Edema, decreased tissue perfusion
Possibly evidenced by
- [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.]
Desired Outcomes
Tissue Perfusion: Peripheral (NOC)
- Maintain skin integrity.
- Demonstrate behaviors/techniques to prevent skin breakdown.
6 Heart Failure Nursing Care Plan (NCP)
- Decreased Cardiac Output — Heart Failure (CHF) Nursing Care Plan (NCP)
- Activity Intolerance — Heart Failure (CHF) Nursing Care Plan (NCP)
- Excess Fluid Volume — Heart Failure (CHF) Nursing Care Plan (NCP)
- Impaired Gas Exchange — Heart Failure (CHF) Nursing Care Plan (NCP)
- Impaired Skin Integrity — Heart Failure (CHF) Nursing Care Plan (NCP)
- Knowledge Deficit — Heart Failure (CHF) Nursing Care Plan (NCP)
Impaired Skin Integrity — Heart Failure (CHF) Nursing Care Plan (NCP): Nursing Interventions & Rationale
| Nursing Interventions | Rationale |
| Inspect skin, noting skeletal prominences, presence of edema, areas of altered circulation/pigmentation, or obesity/emaciation. | Skin is at risk because of impaired peripheral circulation, physical immobility, and alterations in nutritional status. |
| Provide gentle massage around reddened or blanched areas. | Improves blood flow, minimizing tissue hypoxia. Note:Direct massage of compromised area may cause tissue injury. |
| Encourage frequent position changes in bed/chair, assist with active/passive range of motion (ROM) exercises. | Reduces pressure on tissues, improving circulation and reducing time any one area is deprived of full blood flow. |
| Provide frequent skin care; minimize contact with moisture/excretions. | Excessive dryness or moisture damages skin and hastens breakdown. |
| Check fit of shoes/slippers and change as needed. | Dependent edema may cause shoes to fit poorly, increasing risk of pressure and skin breakdown on feet. |
| Avoid intramuscular route for medication. | Interstitial edema and impaired circulation impede drug absorption and predispose to tissue breakdown/ development of infection. |
| Provide alternating pressure/egg-crate mattress, sheep skin elbow/heel protectors. | Reduces pressure to skin, may improve circulation. |
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