Author Question: A middle-aged client tells the nurse that she is scheduled for a treatment to reduce facial wrinkles ... (Read 54 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A middle-aged client tells the nurse that she is scheduled for a treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and the cost is much less than a plastic surgeon. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?

1. I would like to schedule the same procedure for myself.
2. Did you research why the cost is less than a plastic surgeon's?
3. It is so much better to avoid surgery if possible.
4. I am sure you will feel much better afterwards.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a client to have mild pitting edema of the lower extremities. The nurse would document this finding as being:

1. 0+.
2. 1+.
3. 2+.
4. 3+.

ladyjames123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
When considering cosmetic treatments, the nurse should encourage the client to be leery of inexpensive prices and unrealistic claims. The nurse should respond with the question Did you research why the cost is less than a plastic surgeon's? The other responses do not help the client identify risks associated with cosmetic procedures and would be inappropriate.

Answer to Question 2

2
Mild pitting edema is documented as being +1. No pitting edema would be documented as 0+. Moderate pitting edema would be documented as 2+. Moderately severe pitting edema would be documented as 3+.