Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Homeostasis and feedback loops
NCLEX: A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to homeostasis and feedback…
Anatomy & Physiology I/II Physiological Adaptation
Case Study
A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to homeostasis and feedback loops. Assessment data include the client develops redness and warmth at an IV insertion site. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?
Question
A. Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.
B. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
C. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
D. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
B. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
C. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
D. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
Rationale
Correct answer: D. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
Rationale: Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.