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future617RT

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on: Jun 25, 2018
For absorption of heavy exudate from a wound, a nurse selects which of the following dressings?
 
  a. Alginates
  b. Hydrogel
  c. Hydrocolloid
  d. Transparent film

Question 2

The patient has been ordered to receive parenteral nutrition but will require the nutritional therapy to continue for several months. Which route is most important for the nurse to consider?
 
  a. Second intravenous line
  b. Enteral feeding tube
  c. Central venous access device
  d. Parenteral feeding tube


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Alginates are used for absorption of heavy to moderate wound exudate. Hydrogels are used for dry wounds to wounds with minimal exudate. Hydrocolloids are used to absorb minimal to moderate exudate. Transparent film has no absorption quality.

Answer to Question 2

C
The ideal method to administer PN over an extended period is through a central venous catheter, which allows for higher concentration of nutrients.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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