Question

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery.

Client has a history of malnutrition, hyperlipidemia, and
diabetes mellitus. Mini Nutritional Assessment screening tool score of 7 points (0 to 14 points)

The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Which of the following
findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing?
Select all that apply.

•History of malnutrition
• History of diabetes mellitus
• Prealbumin level
• History of hyperlipidemia
• Cholesterol level
• Mini Nutritional Assessment screening tool score

Answer 1

The risk factors for delayed wound healing in the client with malnutrition, diabetes mellitus, and low prealbumin levels are their history of malnutrition, diabetes, prealbumin level, and poor Mini Nutritional Assessment score.

Step-by-step explanation:

A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for surgery who has a history of malnutrition, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. The findings that place the client at risk for delayed wound healing include:

• History of malnutrition
• History of diabetes mellitus
• Prealbumin level
• Mini Nutritional Assessment screening tool score

These factors are significant because malnutrition can impair the body's ability to repair tissue, diabetes mellitus can lead to poor circulation and reduced oxygenation of tissues, a low Mini Nutritional Assessment score indicates poor nutritional status, and a low prealbumin level reflects poor nutritional state which is crucial for wound healing. Although history of hyperlipidemia and cholesterol level may impact overall health, they are not directly related to wound healing as the other listed factors.