Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client who underwent surgery for the amputation of her right foot. The ... (Read 18 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is caring for a client who underwent surgery for the amputation of her right foot. The client has been fitted with a temporary prosthetic limb. Which of the following interventions or outcomes should the nurse prioritize during this period?

A) The wound heals and no complications develop.
B) The measurement for the prosthetic limb is accurate.
C) The client is provided with an ambulatory device.
D) The client is able to ambulate with assistance.

Question 2

The nurse observes that a client responds better to health teaching when the nurse motivates him and assures him about the benefits of the teaching. In which of the following learning domains does the client's learning style fall?

A) Cognitive domain
B) Affective domain
C) Psychomotor domain
D) Interpersonal domain

ergserg · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
After amputation, the nurse needs to ensure that the client's wound heals and no complications such as joint contractures or infection develop. This is a priority in the client's recovery because complications delay rehabilitation. This action is a priority over measurements, provision of assistive devices, and even the client's ability to ambulate.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Since the client responds better to health teaching when he is motivated and is assured about its benefits, the client's learning style falls into the affective domain. The affective domain is a style of processing that appeals to a person's feelings, beliefs, or values. This learning style would be suitable for this client. The cognitive domain is a style of processing information by listening to or reading facts and descriptions. The psychomotor domain is a style of processing that focuses on learning by doing. The interpersonal domain is a style of processing that focuses on learning through social relationships.