Gangrene nursing diagnosis

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Hi everyone. I have to make a care plan for my pt. But until now im still having trouble making a nursing Dx for this pt. medical dx closed head injury and ESRD.Hx:diabetic, dry gangrene(male organ), fall risk, peripheral neuropathy. Assessment: bp 97/65, T 98.5, O2 100%, resp 20, pulse 20. pain level 3 (0-10 pain scale), coccyx pressure ulcer was pinkish about an inch wide, on pain meds prn. He's on fluid restriction. No urine output bcoz he goes to dialysis 3x/ week. I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks!

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