A patient with diabetes presents to the clinic and is diagnosed with a mononeuropathy. This patient's nursing care should involve which of the following?
A) Protection of the affected limb from injury
B) Passive and active ROM exercises for the affected limb
C) Education about improvements to glycemic control
D) Interventions to prevent contractures
Ans: A
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Nursing care involves protection of the affected limb or area from injury, as well as appropriate patient teaching about mononeuropathy and its treatment. Nursing care for this patient does not likely involve exercises or assistive devices, since these are unrelated to the etiology of the disease. Improvements to diabetes management may or may not be necessary.
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