An older male adult has peripheral edema and brownish skin below the knees bilaterally.Which goal does the nurse use specifically in this older person's plan of care, to manage his condition?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The peripheral edema and brownish skin below the knees suggest the presence of venous insufficiency. The nurse should include in the plan of care methods to promote lower extremity compression, as compression therapy is an evidence-based intervention that improves symptoms and reduces the risk of complications associated with venous insufficiency. Maintaining dependent positioning may worsen the edema, promoting perfusion to the periphery is not the priority in this case, and protecting skin from ultraviolet rays is not relevant to the patient's condition.

An Older Male Adult Has Peripheral Edema and Brownish Skin