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NRS-410V Module 1 Mandatory Discussion Question
Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients Health - Introduction to
Pathophysiology and Nursing Management
The case scenario provided will be used to answer the discussion questions that
follow.
Case Scenario Ms. G., a 23-year-old diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a
cellulitis of her left lower leg. She has been applying heating pads to the leg for
the last 48 hours, but the leg has become more painful and she has developed
chilling.
Subjective Data Complains of pain and heaviness in her leg. States she cannot
bear weight on her leg and has been in bed for 3 days. Lives alone and has not
had anyone to help her with meals.
Objective Data Round, yellow-red, 2 cm diameter, 1 cm deep, open wound above
medial malleolus with moderate amount of thick yellow drainage Left leg red
from knee to ankle Calf measurement on left 3 in > than right Temperature: 38.9
degrees C Height: 160 cm; Weight: 83.7 kg
Laboratory Results WBC 18.3 x 10 / L; 80% neutrophils, 12% bands Wound
culture: Staphylococcus aureus
Critical Thinking Questions 1.What clinical manifestations are present in Ms. G
and what recommendations would you make for continued treatment? Provide