A home health-care (HHC) nurse visits a patient to assess an
abdominal surgery site. The patient is 85 years old, lives
alone, and takes multiple medications for chronic illnesses.
The nurse notes that the patient's wound shows signs of
delayed healing. Which factor would the nurse recognize as
being least likely to be a contributing factor for the delayed
healing?
The patient takes medication for heart and respiratory
problems.
The patient does not shower due to fear of falling while alone.
The patient has an agency deliver two cold meals and one hot
meal daily.
The patient admits to having difficulty managing dressing
changes.