Asked by frances thompson on Sep 25, 2024
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An 80-year-old patient is being discharged after he was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and retinopathy. His daughter has been part of the discharge instruction process. Understanding of the instructions is evident when the daughter says which of the following?
A) "I will make sure that Dad always wears warm socks."
B) "Dad needs to wear his glasses so he can delay the onset of macular degeneration."
C) "I will ask the home health aide to carefully inspect Dad's feet every day when she helps him bathe."
D) "We will give him only warm foods, so that he doesn't burn his mouth."
Diabetes Mellitus
A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use the insulin it produces.
Retinopathy
A damage to the retina of the eye, which can result in vision impairment.
Macular Degeneration
A disease that deteriorates the central portion of the retina, leading to loss of central vision.
- Evaluate patient and family understanding of discharge instructions related to chronic illness management.
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Brendan Weinberg1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Diabetes increases risk of peripheral neuropathy, and it is hard to inspect one's own feet. Though socks that fit well are important, warmth is not the main issue. Glasses do not affect the onset of eye disorders, including macular degeneration. The sensory deficit regarding perception of heat and cold is usually associated with the distal extremities.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate patient and family understanding of discharge instructions related to chronic illness management.