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
rationale for your recommendations. 2.Identify the muscle groups likely to be
affected by Ms. G's condition by referring to "ARC: Anatomy Resource Center."
3.What is the significance of the subjective and objective data provided with
regard to follow-up diagnostic/laboratory testing, education, and future
preventative care? Provide rationale for your answer. 4.What factors are present
in this situation that could delay wound healing, and what precautions are
required to prevent delayed wound healing? Explain.