A client who is homeless has come into the emergency department complaining of foot pain. An important factor that the nurse should remember about the homeless is that:
a. government insurance is available to them.
b. the majority of them have a form of mental illness or addiction.
c. health care facilities are readily accessible for them.
d. employment is available to them when they choose to work.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a female client who is Asian American. Important aspects to consider when planning care include:
a. expecting the client to verbally express disagreement or lack of understanding.
b. being flexible with time schedules.
c. expecting the client to make health care decisions.
d. liberal use of touch during conversation.
Anatomy of a Foot
Areas of referred pain; A, anterior view; B, posterior view.
Tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot.
Intrinsic muscles of the foot.
Apply thumb strokes on foot bottom and toes. Hold the baby’s foot bottom-up and use thumbs to ...
Endogenous Analgesic Compounds Released After Pain Stimuli