The nurse is admitting a diabetic patient who is scheduled for a laparotomy and possible release of adhesions. When planning interventions to promote wound healing, the nurse will be most concerned about

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Elevated blood glucose will impact on multiple factors involved in wound healing. Assuring adequate nutrition is also important for the postoperative patient, but a higher priority is blood glucose control. A temperature of 103° F will not impact adversely on wound healing, although the nurse may administer antipyretics if the patient is uncomfortable. Application of a dry, sterile dressing daily may be ordered, but a daily dressing change for a wound healing by primary intention is not necessary to promote wound healing.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Diabetic Patient Who Is Scheduled