The home care nurse is caring for a 78-year-old man who has a large wound on his right leg that has not healed in 5 months. The client has had poorly controlled diabetes for over 30 years
Before the first visit, the nurse must be familiar with which of the following?
A) Wound care orders, cleaning method, type of wound, frequency of dressing change, supportive devices, dietary restrictions and caloric allowance, medications, and activity orders and restrictions
B) No special preparation is necessary as the nurse can assess all aspects once in the home.
C) Mobility, pain, and diabetic care
D) Wound care orders, cleaning method, type of wound, frequency of dressing change, supportive devices, medications, and activity orders and restrictions
A
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