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thanks so much guys.

Thank you very much

What source of infection are you talking about? Is it the bacteria infection that causes the system wide infections? Please help clarify this for me.

Sorry I wasn't too clear on my statements. Anyway I came up Impaired skin integrity r/t skin destruction or prolonged bedrest or nutrition (Pt is on NPO) aeb by ulcers on all four extremeties and sacral area. which r/t is a better choice. I said I was confused with the risk for infection but I came up with this, risk for infection r/t invasive procedures and malnutrition as evidenced by low protein and albumin serum levels from lab results. risk for imbalanced fluid deficit r/t weeping leg ulcers or risk for imbalanced fluid deficit secondary to weeping ulcers (which is better). Anymore suggestion will be greatly appreciated

I need 5 nursing diagnosis and 1 of them has to be psychosocial. The pt has Sepsis with a chief complaint of tachycardia. VS BP 131/72, P 117, O2 sat 100(pt was on a ventilator), RR 22. Pt's arms and legs have ulcers. sacral area also has ulcers.. Pt is NPO, tracheostomy with a stage 2 ulcer. has Hx COPD, C Diff, renal insuffiency, CHF. I know there's a risk for infection but i'm not sure how to relate it to. Help me out here folks..Thanks a lot. sorry for the typo.