NRS 410V Module 1 Mandatory DQ Ms. G., a 23 year old diabetic, is adm NRS 410V Module 1 Mandatory DQ Ms. G., a 23 year o | страница 2

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 10¹² / 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.