The nurse is planning the care for a client with peripheral ...

[beccaep]

The nurse is planning the care for a client with peripheral neuropathy. Which interventions would assist with disturbed sensory perception?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Frequent rest periods
  B) Smoking cessation
  C) Frequency of pain medication
  D) Relaxation techniques
  E) Nutrition

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse learns that a client is experiencing numbness and tingling of the feet and hands. Which findings could be contributing to this client's symptoms?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Works on the weekends as an automobile mechanic.
  B) Plays tennis every Saturday.
  C) Alcohol intake one six-pack of beer per day
  D) Diagnosed with hypothyroidism
  E) Employed as a computer operator

[Jayson]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, E

For the client with disturbed sensory perception, interventions should include adequate nutrition and smoking cessation. Pain medication, relaxation, and rest are interventions appropriate for pain management.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C, D

The client has a daily alcohol intake of one six-pack of beer. Alcohol abuse is a risk factor for the development of acquired peripheral neuropathy. The client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Thyroid disorders are a risk factor for the development of acquired peripheral neuropathy. Employment as a computer operator might cause some localized nerve compression in the wrists but would not explain the numbness and tingling of the feet. Working as an automobile mechanic and playing tennis would not cause peripheral neuropathy.

[beccaep]

Thank you

[Jayson]

No problemo