An Older Client with Diabetes Is Admitted with a Heavily

question 25

Multiple Choice

An older client with diabetes is admitted with a heavily draining leg wound.The client's white blood cell count is 38,000/mm³ but the client is afebrile.What action does the nurse take first?

• A) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• B) Educate the client on amputation.
• C) Place the client on contact isolation.
• D) Refer the client to the wound care nurse.

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