The nurse plans care for stasis ulcers to control infection and ...

[kellyjaisingh]

The nurse plans care for stasis ulcers to control infection and facilitate healing. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give a patient who has had stasis ulcers?
 
  A) Eat lower calorie, balanced meals.
  B) Wear no elastic stockings.
  C) When possible, stand rather than sit.
  D) Have varicose veins stripped.

Question 2

The nurse learns about an older male and older female resident in a long-term care facility who spend time together in a locked room. What should the nurse do about this situation?
 
  A) Nothing. The residents have a right to privacy
  B) Talk to the residents' adult children about the situation
  C) Initiate a meeting with the residents to discuss the situation
  D) Institute a no locked doors policy and make sure all residents know about it

[owenfalvey]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
In many patients, weight loss will aid in improving circulation to and from the legs. Elastic stockings provide some external pressure that may also help. Standing aggravates the problem of stasis as much as sitting does. In some patients, vein stripping is useful, but not in all; also, vascular surgeons may counsel patients to save their veins for possible use in bypass operations.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Elders have a right to privacy and a right to sexual expression. Their sexuality should not be sanctioned, screened, or severed by anyone, even in an institutional setting. The older residents have a right to privacy and should be able to close and lock a door. The adult children of the residents should not be consulted about the situation. It is really none of their business.

[kellyjaisingh]

Thank you

[owenfalvey]

Happy to help you