Case Scenario
\nMs. 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.
\nSubjective Data<\/p>\n
Complains of pain and heaviness in her leg.
\nStates she cannot bear weight on her leg and has been in bed for 3 days.
\nLives alone and has not had anyone to help her with meals.
\nObjective Data<\/p>\n
Round, yellow-red, 2 cm diameter, 1 cm deep, open wound above medial malleolus with moderate amount of thick yellow drainage
\nLeft leg red from knee to ankle
\nCalf measurement on left 3 in > than right
\nTemperature: 38.9 degrees C
\nHeight: 160 cm; Weight: 83.7 kg
\nLaboratory Results<\/p>\n
WBC 18.3 x 10\u00c2\u00b9\u00c2\u00b2 \/ L; 80% neutrophils, 12% bands
\nWound culture: Staphylococcus aureus
\nCritical Thinking Questions<\/p>\n
What clinical manifestations are present in Ms. G and what recommendations would you make for continued treatment? Provide rationale for your recommendations.
\nIdentify the muscle groups likely to be affected by Ms. G’s condition by referring to “ARC: Anatomy Resource Center.”
\nWhat 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.
\nWhat factors are present in this situation that could delay wound healing, and what precautions are required to prevent delayed wound healing? Explain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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