Question

A client who is being treated for nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers tells the nurse angrily, “i am so frustrated with my doctors. the wound care doctor tells me this will not heal and i need to have my toes amputated and another doctor tells me i need to keep going with the antibiotics and dressing changes so i can save my foot. i just want to go home!” after listening to the client’s concerns, the nurse should:

Answer 1

The nurse should explain as to why the reason his or her doctor suggested that treatment because of what she or he is experiencing right now. Explaining and elaborating the proper procedures and reasons why it is likely needed to follow the doctor's order is needed for the patient to understand and to be clarified of in order for his or her to know the reason why she or he needs it and to keep his or herself from complaining.