Author Question: A client's plan of care following open abdominal surgery specifies the use of a binder. What desired ... (Read 54 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client's plan of care following open abdominal surgery specifies the use of a binder. What desired outcome is most closely related to the use of this device?

A) The client's wound will be adequately supported at all times.
B) The client will not experience skin breakdown in the periwound region.
C) The client's wound will remain free of infection at all times.
D) The client will remain free of signs and symptoms of inflammation.

Question 2

When caring for a client with a bacterial respiratory infection and an active cough, what action should the nurse take in order to prevent becoming infected?

A) Get monthly immunizations against infections
B) Wear a mask when caring for the client
C) Wear sterile gloves when touching the client
D) Avoid all physical contact with the client

gstein359 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Binders are primarily used to provide support to surgical wounds in locations where the wound may be subject to stresses. Binders are not used to prevent skin breakdown, to prevent infection, or to prevent inflammation, though each of these goals is relevant to healthy wound healing.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
When caring for a client with a respiratory infection, the nurse washes his or her hands frequently and thoroughly and wears a mask. The nurse need not get monthly immunizations against infections. Avoiding contact with the client is also not a good alternative, as the nurse needs to be near the client to provide adequate care. Gloves may be necessary, but these do not need to be sterile.