This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A failure of wound healing in which the surgical wound breaks, separates, and opens to the fascial ... (Read 106 times)

maegan_martin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jul 24, 2018
A failure of wound healing in which the surgical wound breaks, separates, and opens to the fascial level is known as ______________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

During an assessment of a client with anemia, a nurse is alert for the presence of:
 
  A. Pallor
  B. Jaundice
  C. Cyanosis
  D. Erythema


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

aruss1303

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

dehiscence
Dehiscence, a failure of wound healing in which the surgical wound breaks, separates, and opens to the fascial level. It occurs fairly early after surgery (5 to 8 days after surgery) in patients in whom the normal healing response lags.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. Pallor (decrease in color) indicates reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin resulting from decreased blood flow caused by anemia or shock.
B. Jaundice indicates increased deposit of bilirubin in tissues caused by liver disease, destruction of red blood cells.
C. Cyanosis indicates increased amount of deoxygenated hemoglobin caused by heart or lung disease or cold environment.
D. Erythema indicates increased visibility of oxyhemoglobin caused by dilation or increased blood flow that is caused by fever, direct trauma, blushing, or alcohol intake.


maegan_martin

  • Member
  • Posts: 532
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

ashely1112

  • Member
  • Posts: 347
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.

Cleavage with trypsin and papain separates the myosin heads Cleavage with trypsin and papain separates the myosin heads
The Movius line separates regions of the world where Acheulean hand axes were made from regions wher The Movius line separates regions of the world where Acheulean hand axes were made from regions wher
Drugs for Early and Moderate Heart Failure Drugs for Early and Moderate Heart Failure
Fascial mobilization techniques. (A) Fascial mobilization on the lower back using the palm. (B) ... Fascial mobilization techniques. (A) Fascial mobilization on the lower back using the palm. (B) ...
Pulmonary Congestion, which May Result from Congestive Heart Failure Pulmonary Congestion, which May Result from Congestive Heart Failure
Psychosocial stress affects wound healing through the release of cortisol and by activation of the S Psychosocial stress affects wound healing through the release of cortisol and by activation of the S
Video: Renin/Angiotensin (water gain from urine & Na ion and water reabsorption)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library