The nurse is caring for a patient with a compression dressing. ...

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The nurse is caring for a patient with a compression dressing. Which action indicates appropriate wound care?
 
  a. The nurse changes the compression dressing daily.
  b. The nurse uses an alcohol-based cleanser before applying the compression dressing.
  c. The nurse places a compression dressing over the wound dressing.
  d. The nurse dons a face mask before apply-ing a compression dressing.

Question 2

In order to keep optimal flow through the urinary system, a person should have a minimum daily intake of how many mL of fluid?
 
  a. 1000 mL
  b. 1500 mL
  c. 2000 mL
  d. 4000 mL

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Answer to Question 1

C
Compression therapy options include compression stockings, elastic tubular support bandages, intermittent compression devices, a paste bandage such as Unna boot, or placement of two to four layers of compression dressings to the affected area. Venous return is accomplished as the patient moves his leg and achieves pressure on the calf muscles. Compression dressings can be placed over wound dressings. The dressings help to reduce ulcer pain, keep the wound moist, and assist debridement. The dressing is changed from every 2 to 3 days to every few weeks depend-ing on the type of dressing applied. An alcohol-based cleanser would be drying and harsh. Com-pression dressings do not necessitate use of a face mask.

Answer to Question 2

C
Intake of a minimum of 2000 mL/day is adequate to maintain optimal flow through the urinary system.