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Altered epidermis and/or dermis (The integumentary system is the largest multifunctional organ of the body)
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At increased risk for being invaded by pathogenic organisms
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Inability to modify lifestyle/behavior in a manner consistent with a change in health status
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Unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage (International Association for the Study of Pain); sudden or slow onset of any intensity from mild to severe with an anticipated or predictable end and a duration of less than 6 months
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Disturbance in urine elimination
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Decrease in oxygen resulting in the failure to nourish the tissues at the capillary level. (Tissue perfusion problems can exist without decreased cardiac output; however, there may be a relationship between cardiac output and tissue perfusion)
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Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to specific tipic (lack of specific information necessary for clients/SO(s) to make informed choices regarding condition/treatment/lifestyle changes
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Limitation in independnt, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremeties
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Dissatisfaction or difficulty a mother, infant or child experiences with the breastfeeding process
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