The patient in medical-surgical acute care has received a nursing diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity.Which health care provider does the nurse consult?

A) Respiratory therapist.
B) Registered dietitian.
C) Chaplain.
D) Case manager.

Assessment and a plan for the patient to optimize the diet are essential.Adequate calories,protein,vitamins,and minerals promote wound healing.The nurse is the coordinator of care,and collaborating with the dietitian would result in planning the best meals for the patient.The respiratory therapist can be consulted when a patient has issues with the respiratory system.Case management can be consulted when the patient has a discharge need.A chaplain can be consulted when the patient has a spiritual need.