Author Question: The nurse applies a heat pack to the leg of an older adult diabetic client and finds first- and ... (Read 94 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse applies a heat pack to the leg of an older adult diabetic client and finds first- and second-degree burns when the pack is discontinued. Place the nurse's priority actions in the proper order of performance.

Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list
Response 1. Complete an incident form.
Response 2. Notify the nurse in charge.
Response 3. Assess the client.
Response 4. Provide analgesia as needed if an order exists.
Response 5. Document the treatment and outcome.

Question 2

Many conditions can increase the risk for injury from heat applications. Which clients would be at the greatest risk for injury? Select all that apply.

1. A client with a lot of body fat
2. A client being treated for anxiety
3. A client with peripheral vascular disease
4. A malnourished client
5. A client with type 1 diabetes

triiciiaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3,4,2,1,5

The nurse should first, and most importantly, assess the client, and then make the client as comfortable as possible. After caring for the client, the nurse would notify the charge nurse and complete an incident report. The nurse should document the treatment, the outcome, and any actions taken following the discovery of the burns.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3,4,5