Author Question: The nurse is reviewing with a student nurse that special orders are required to cut the toenails of ... (Read 93 times)

dbose · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse is reviewing with a student nurse that special orders are required to cut the toenails of clients with certain diseases. The nurse asks the student nurse to identify those diseases.

Which are the best responses by the nurse for diseases that require special orders before cutting nails? 1 . Diabetes
2 . Peripheral vascular disease
3 . Hemophilia
4 . Very thickened nails
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The nurse provides written discharge instructions to the client. What things must be included in the written discharge instructions provided to the client?

1 . Return receipt of personal property
2 . Special diet instructions
3 . Signs of complications
4 . Date and time of follow-up appointments
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

carlsona147 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Special orders are required before cutting the nails of clients with diabetes or hemophilia, not peripheral vascular disease, or those with very thickened nails to avoid accidental injury to soft tissues.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Written discharge instructions are provided to the client. These include restrictions, special diet instructions, and signs of complications, as well as the date and time of follow-up appointments. Clients also sign a copy of his or her property sheet, verifying that all personal property brought to the facility is back in their possession.