A client has a wound of the left lateral aspect of the thigh. Which of the following should the nurse do to promote wound healing for this client?
1. Position with weight directly on the wound
2. Position to keep weight off of the wound
3. Enforce strict bed rest
4. Restrict fluids
2. Position to keep weight off of the wound
Rationale:
To promote wound healing, the client should be positioned to keep pressure off the wound, not directly on it. The client should be assisted in early ambulation and not strict bed rest. Fluid restriction does not encourage wound healing.
You might also like to view...
Linda is pacing the floor and appears extremely anxious. The day shift nurse approaches Linda in an attempt to lessen her anxiety. The most therapeutic statement by the nurse would be:
A. How about watching a football game? B. Tell me how you are feeling today. C. What do you have to be upset about now? D. Ignore the client.
What is the leading cause of death in the United States that can be controlled by controlling risk factors?
a. heart disease c. suicide b. AIDS d. kidney disease
The nursing care plan requires the nurse to ambulate the patient twice daily. The phase of the nursing process in which the nurse is participating is
a. assessment. b. planning. c. implementation. d. evaluation.
Which medication is used to increase red blood cell production in patients with renal failure?
1. Mannitol (Osmitrol) 2. Chlorthalidone (Hygroton) 3. Epoetin alfa (Epogen) 4. Methazolamide (Neptazane)