A diabetic patient is admitted for a laparotomy and possible release of adhesions. When planning interventions to promote wound healing, the nurse's highest priority will be

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Elevated blood glucose will have an impact on multiple factors involved in wound healing. Ensuring adequate nutrition also is important for the postoperative patient, but a higher priority is blood glucose control. A temperature of 102° 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 frequent dressing changes for a wound healing by primary intention is not necessary to promote wound healing.

A Diabetic Patient Is Admitted for a Laparotomy and Possible