Many conditions can increase the risk for injury from heat applications. Which clients would be at the greatest risk for injury?
1. A client with a lot of body fat
2. A client being treated for anxiety
3. A client with peripheral vascular disease
4. A malnourished client
5. A client prescribed steroids
3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Body fat has nothing to do with decreased circulation issues.
Rationale 2: Clients being treated for anxiety are not necessarily prone to decreased circulation issues.
Rationale 3: Clients with decreased circulation are at risk for tissue injury.
Rationale 4: Clients with conditions that cause decreased fluid or nutrients to their systems are at risk for tissue injury.
Rationale 5: Clients taking steroids for a long time are at risk for tissue injury.
Global Rationale: Clients with decreased circulation, conditions that cause decreased fluid or nutrients to their systems, and the use of steroids for a long time are at risk for tissue injury.
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