A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Nonhealing

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client with a nonhealing arterial lower leg ulcer.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Consult with the Wound Ostomy Care Nurse.
• B) Give pain medication prior to dressing changes.
• C) Maintain sterile technique for dressing changes.
• D) Prepare the client for eventual amputation.

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