The nurse is caring for a client with a large leg wound that has been slow to heal. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Use Contact Precautions when caring for the client.
b. Double-glove when providing wound care.
c. Help the client choose high-protein items at meals.
d. Assess the client's knowledge of causative factors.
C
Good nutrition is important for any client with infection, and protein is critical for wound heal-ing. No information in the question would lead the nurse to use Contact Precautions, and double-gloving is not needed for wound care. Assessing knowledge of causative factors may help prevent another wound, but does not take priority over ensuring good nutrition.
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