A nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client who was admitted…

A nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client who was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for treatment of pneumonia. The client now has a Foley catheter in place and is complaining of lower abdominal discomfort and cloudy urine. The nurse suspects a hospital-acquired infection. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A nurse is assessing the lower extremities of a client with…

A nurse is assessing the lower extremities of a client with a history of peripheral vascular disease. The nurse notes a shallow ulcer above the Left ankle with irregular borders, moderate drainage, and the lower left extremity is edematous with a brownish discoloration. The client denies significant pain. Based on these findings, the nurse should identify the ulcer as: