Which patient would be least likely to have slow wound healing? ...

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Which patient would be least likely to have slow wound healing?
 
  a. an older adult
  b. a person who eats a high protein, high carbohydrate diet
  c. a person who is anemic
  d. a person who is taking steroids

Question 2

A client with severe respiratory alkalosis manifested by numbness and tingling, palpitations, dyspnea, and a positive Trousseau's sign is being admitted to the unit.
 
  Which of the following preparations for this client would be a high priority for the nurse? 1. Ordering a regular diet for the client
   2. Instituting seizure precautions for the client
   3. Ask respiratory therapy to set up a mechanical ventilator
   4. Providing educational material for the client's medical diagnosis

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Answer to Question 1

B
A person with anemia would have low red blood cells, which would decrease the oxygenation needed to assist in wound healing. Older individuals will heal at a slower rate than will children and younger adults. Corticosteroids are a significant impediment to wound healing. The person least likely to have slow wound healing is the person who eats a high protein, high carbohydrate diet.

Answer to Question 2

2. Instituting seizure precautions for the client

Rationale:
The client with a positive Trousseau's sign may have tetany and low calcium, making the client at risk for seizure activity. The safety of the client is a high nursing priority. Ordering the diet and instructing the respiratory therapist are done by the health care provider. Providing teaching for the client becomes a priority when the client is recovering from the illness.

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