Custom: B260 (D&d, Cj, Final Comprehensive) Fa23 Study Guide Graded A+

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure. 1 week before procedure: Prednisone 20 mg PO daily Metformin 500 mg PO BID History and Physical 1 week before procedure: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Hypertension Rheumatoid arthritis Smokes 2 pack cigarettes/day for 20 year Laboratory Results Morning of procedure: WBC count 6,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3) Glucose 104 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL) The nurse is reviewing the client's electronic medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a surgical complication? Select all that apply. Prednisone WBC count Smoking history Metformin Glucose level Type 2 diabetes mellitus {Ans: type 2 diabetes mellitus smoking history prednisone use - place the client at risk for surgical complications, such as for delayed wound healing and infection. - Smoking cigarettes also increase the client's risk for atelectasis and pneumonia.}History and Physical Day 1: Macular degenerationUses a cane to ambulate Nurses' Notes Day 3: Client is discharged to home. Home hazard assessment is performed by a home health nurse. Home hazard assessment report: Unsecured throw rugs over tile floor in kitchenGrab bar present in bathroomHot water heater set at 43.3° C (110° F)Nonskid mat in