During initial assessment of an older adult, the nurse finds that the skin appears smooth, shiny, and thinned with little or no hair on the surface. Which nursing diagnosis should be on the care plan?...

During initial assessment of an older adult, the nurse finds that the skin appears smooth, shiny, and thinned with little or no hair on the surface. Which nursing diagnosis should be on the care plan?

1. Altered peripheral tissue perfusion.

2. Potential for infection.

3. Acute Pain related to decreased perfusion.

4. Fluid volume deficit.