Author Question: A diabetic patient presents to the clinic for a dressing change. The wound is located on the right ... (Read 31 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A diabetic patient presents to the clinic for a dressing change. The wound is located on the right foot and has purulent yellow drainage. Which of these interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide?

a. Position the patient comfortably on the stretcher.
b. Explain the procedure for dressing change to the patient.
c. Don gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
d. Review the medication list that the patient brought from home.

Question 2

In planning a physical activity program for a patient, the nurse must understand that

a. Isotonic exercises cause contraction without changing muscle length.
b. The best program includes a combination of exercises.
c. Isometric contraction involves the movement of body parts.
d. Resistive isometric exercises can lead to bone wasting.

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Localized infections are most common in the skin or with mucous membrane breakdown. Wear gloves and other personal protective equipment as appropriate when examining or providing treatment to localized infected areas. Positioning the patient, explaining the procedure, and reviewing the medication list are all tasks that need to be completed, but preventing the spread of infection takes precedence.

Answer to Question 2

B
The best program of physical activity includes a combination of exercises that produce different physiological and psychological benefits. Isotonic exercises cause muscle contractions and changes in muscle length. Isometric exercises involve tightening or tensing of muscles without moving body parts. Resistive isometric exercises help promote muscle strength and provide sufficient stress against bone to promote osteoblastic activity.