Author Question: An older adult woman complains of foot pain from a corn. After assessing her feet, which ... (Read 73 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older adult woman complains of foot pain from a corn. After assessing her feet, which intervention should the nurse implement to alleviate her discomfort safely?

a. Cut out an oval corn pad to make a U shape.
b. Use a corn pad slightly larger than the corn.
c. Gently remove the corn with a sterile razor blade.
d. Tape her toe with the corn to the other toes.

Question 2

Which of the following refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow?

a. Biological and physical integrity
b. Safety and security
c. Self-esteem
d. Self-actualization

tofugiraffe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
A corn pad altered this way surrounds the corn without adding pressure over it. If an oval corn pad is used without being cut to a U shape, then it aggravates pressure over the corn and can re-duce circulation to the covered tissue. For the surgical removal of a corn, the patient should be referred to the podiatrist. Taping the toes replaces pressure from the shoe with pressure from the tape.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect. Biological and physical integrity is the lowest level in Maslow's hie-rarchy, below safety and security.
B Incorrect. Safety and security are the second-lowest level, below belonging and attachment.
C Incorrect. Self-esteem is the second-highest level, below self-actualization.
D Correct. According to Maslow, persons whose basic physical needs are met, who feel safe and secure, and who possess self-esteem and self-efficacy can achieve self-actualization, reaching out beyond themselves to make their lives meaningful.