Is self care deficit related to poor hygiene an acceptable nursing diagnosis?
Self care deficit related to poor hygiene is not an acceptable nursing diagnosis. According to the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA), the correct diagnosis for impaired hygiene is "Self-care Deficit: Bathing/Hygiene". This diagnosis is used to describe the inability of an individual to maintain personal hygiene due to physical or psychological factors.
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