A client comes to the clinic with dark red edema on the lower leg, with irregular margins of skin breakdown especially in the medial ankle region. The primary health-care provider diagnoses necrosis and tissue damage surrounding the affected area. What treatment would the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?

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Topical medications, such as topical antibiotics and wound dressings, would be prescribed to treat the skin breakdown and promote healing. Sclerotherapy is a treatment for varicose veins and would not be appropriate in this case. Antiplatelet drugs may be prescribed for some vascular conditions but would not be the first-line treatment for necrosis and tissue damage. Pneumatic compression devices are used to treat circulatory issues and prevent blood clots but would not be effective for treating tissue damage and necrosis.

A Client Comes to the Clinic with Dark Red Edema