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lbcchick

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The nurse is educating the patient about the signs and symptoms of a wound infection. Which statement indicates a need for further education?
 
  a. The wound will be red.
  b. The wound will have pus.
  c. The wound will be warm.
  d. The wound will need to be treated.

Question 2

The nurse knows the following wound would be classified as a closed wound:
 
  a. A large bruise on the side of the face
  b. A surgical incision that is sutured closed
  c. A puncture wound that is healing
  d. An abrasion on the leg


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An infected wound shows clinical signs of infection, including redness, warmth, and increased drainage that may or may not be purulent (contain pus), and has a bacterial count in the tissue of at least 105 per gram of tissue sampled when cultured. The wound will need to be treated for the infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In a closed wound, as seen with bruising, the skin is still intact. An open wound is characterized by an actual break in the skin's surface. For example, an abrasion, a puncture wound, and a surgical incision are types of open wounds.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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