The nurse is concerned that a patient may be developing necrotizing fasciitis (NF)
Which assessment findings would the nurse evaluate as increasing the patient's risk for this condition? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The patient is 78 years old.
2. The patient has diabetes.
3. The patient is hypertensive.
4. The patient has fair skin and blue eyes.
5. The patient is an alcoholic.
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Extremes of age are a risk factor for developing NF.
Rationale 2: A chronic illness such as diabetes increases the risk for NF.
Rationale 3: Hypertension increases the risk of NF.
Rationale 4: Complexion and eye color are not significant risk factors for the development of NF.
Rationale 5: Alcoholism increases the risk for NF.
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