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Garrulous

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What nursing diagnosis would be a priority for a client who has a large wound from colon surgery, is obese, and is taking corticosteroid medications?
 
  A) Self-care Deficit
  B) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition
  C) Anxiety
  D) Risk for Infection

Question 2

A nurse is educating a postoperative client on essential nutrition for healing. What statement by the client would indicate a need for more information?
 
  A) I will drink a lot of orange juice and drink milk, too.
  B) I will take the zinc supplement the doctor recommended.
  C) I will restrict my diet to fats and carbohydrates.
  D) I will drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Clients who are taking corticosteroid medications are at high risk for delayed healing and wound complications such as infections, because corticosteroids decrease the inflammatory process that may in turn delay healing.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Wound healing requires adequate proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Calories and proteins are necessary to rebuild cells and tissues. Vitamins C and D, zinc, and adequate fluids are also necessary for wound healing.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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