While the nurse is providing a patient personal hygiene, she observes that his skin is excessively dry. During the procedure, he tells her that he is very thirsty. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be
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Potential for impaired skin integrity R/T altered gland function.
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Potential for impaired skin integrity R/T dehydration.
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Impaired skin integrity R/T dehydration
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Impaired skin integrity R/T altered circulation.