A homecare nurse visits an older female adult at home who has ...

[olgavictoria]

A homecare nurse visits an older female adult at home who has peripheral vascular disease to monitor her status. The nurse determines that the client needs additional teaching when the client states which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. I need to try and elevate my legs above the level of my heart every time I sit down and all night.
  b. I really need to try and avoid sitting in one position for a long period of time.
  c. I know that I need to wear these com-pression stockings 24 hours a day.
  d. I will wash my feet and legs with strong antibacterial soap twice daily.
  e. I need to examine my feet daily for any cuts, sores, or openings.

Question 2

The greatest risk for injury for a client with progressed Parkinson's disease is:
 
  a. falls.
  b. suicide.
  c. bleeding ulcers.
  d. respiratory arrest.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D
Compression stockings are worn all day but need to be removed at bedtime. It is important to wash the feet and legs with mild soap and water frequently.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
If the client becomes off-balance, self-correction is very slow, so falls are common. While the client is monitored for depression, suicide is not a common risk for injury. Bleeding ulcers and respiratory arrest are not generally recognized as caused by this disease.

[olgavictoria]

Correct answers!

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