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karlynnae · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Gina is a nurse who works for a trauma unit in the hospital. She is caring for a patient with a necrotic wound on his hip. Which of the following dressings would be the best choice to use on this type of wound to help with debridement?

A. Gauze
B. Transparent film
C. Hydrogel
D. Hydrocolloid

Question 2

Janie is a student nurse who is caring for Mrs. Kinney, a 67-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Mrs. Kinney states that she has pain, is having difficulty sleeping, and has lost weight over the past 2 months.

What is the most important question for Janie to ask Mrs. Kinney? A. Have you started a new diet?
B. Have you ever thought of suicide?
C. What are you taking for your pain?
D. Do you take naps during the day?

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Hydrogel dressings are available in sheets or in a gel in a tube (amorphous). They contain a high percentage of water and are indicated for wounds that require moisture, either a wound with granulation (maintaining the moist wound environment needed for healing) or a wound that has a high percentage of necrotic tissue.

Answer to Question 2

B
The incidence of depression is very high in patients with chronic pain. They experience many losses, such as their ability to enjoy life, to be in control, to work, to socialize, and to be inde-pendent. Suicidal thoughts are relatively common; therefore, you need to routinely assess for su-icidal tendencies.