Patients at greatest risk for developing serious foot problems ...

[robinn137]

Patients at greatest risk for developing serious foot problems include those with: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. peripheral neuropathy.
  b. peripheral vascular disease.
  c. pancreatitis.
  d. diabetes.

Question 2

Aggressive prevention measures should be implemented for a patient in the general population with a pressure ulcer risk on the Braden Scale of less than or equal to:
 
  a. 16.
  b. 18.
  c. 20.
  d. 24.

[Anton]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Patients at greatest risk for developing serious foot problems are those with peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease. These two disorders, commonly found in patients with diabetes, cause reduction in blood flow to the extremities and loss of sensory, motor, and autonomic nerve function. As a result, the patient is unable to feel heat and cold, pain, pressure, and the position of the foot. This reduction in blood flow impairs healing and promotes risk for infection.

Answer to Question 2

A
Less than or equal to 16 is the risk cut score for the general population when the Braden Scale is used. Less than or equal to 18 is the risk cut score for older adults and black or Latino patients when the Braden Scale is used.

[robinn137]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

Excellent