A nurse in the outpatient clinic is assessing a client who has psoriasis. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?

Choice A rationale

While pain management is important, maintaining the airway is the priority intervention for a client with deep partial- and full-thickness burns to the face, chest, abdomen, and upper arms. Burns to the face and chest can cause airway edema and compromise breathing.

Choice B rationale

Maintaining the airway is the priority intervention during the resuscitation phase of injury for a client with burns to the face, chest, abdomen, and upper arms. Airway edema can develop rapidly, and securing the airway is crucial to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation.

Choice C rationale

Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter is important for monitoring urine output and fluid balance, but it is not the priority intervention. Airway management takes precedence in this scenario.

Choice D rationale

Initiating fluid resuscitation is essential for managing burn shock and maintaining hemodynamic stability, but maintaining the airway is the priority intervention to ensure the client can breathe adequately.

Choice A rationale

A history of diabetes mellitus can cause delayed wound healing due to poor blood circulation and neuropathy, which can lead to reduced sensation and increased risk of infection.

Choice B rationale

A history of hyperlipidemia can contribute to delayed wound healing by causing atherosclerosis, which reduces blood flow to the wound site and impairs healing.

Choice C rationale

Wound infection is a direct cause of delayed wound healing. Infection can lead to increased inflammation, tissue damage, and prolonged healing time.

Choice D rationale

Decreased pedal perfusion indicates poor blood flow to the lower extremities, which can significantly delay wound healing by reducing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the wound.

Choice E rationale

Fasting blood glucose levels are important to monitor in patients with diabetes, as high glucose levels can impair the body’s ability to heal wounds effectively.