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tsand2

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The nurse is removing every other staple from a surgical wound, which has been closed with 15 staples. If the wound begins to separate after removal of 3 of the 15 staples, the nurse should:
 
  a. remove 7 more alternate staples and securely tape with Steri-Strips.
  b. cover with moist dressing and apply a binder.
  c. continue to remove staples as ordered because this is an expected outcome.
  d. leave the 12 staples in place and record the separation.

Question 2

Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities. To collect an anaerobic specimen, the nurse uses a sterile:
 
  a. cotton applicator.
  b. culture tube.
  c. syringe tip.
  d. glass rod.


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irishcancer18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
If the wound separates during the removal of staples, cease the removal, cover with a dry dressing, and record the separation.

Answer to Question 2

C
To collect an anaerobic specimen deep in a body cavity, the nurse uses a sterile syringe tip.


tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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