Factors that promote development of a wound in a client with a ___________ are neuropathy, macrovascualar and microvascular changes, and a diminished immunity
1. Diabetic wound
2. Pressure ulcer
3. Venous stasis ulcer
4. Traumatic wound
Diabetic wound
Rationale: The mitigating factors that promote development of a wound in a client with diabetes are neuropathy, macro- and microvascular changes, and a slow, decreased immune response. Pressure ulcers develop when pressure causes decreased circulation to an area. Venous ulcers are caused by vein harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting, pregnancy, and occupations necessitating prolonged standing or sitting, which leads to venous congestion and the development of venous ulcers. Traumatic wounds are those caused by fire, guns, knives, vehicular crashes, and so on, and are not related to neuropathy, micro- and macrovascular changes, and diminished immunity.
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