This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The nurse is changing a film dressing over a wound that is showing a large amount of drainage. How ... (Read 93 times)

shenderson6

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
The nurse is changing a film dressing over a wound that is showing a large amount of drainage. How should the nurse proceed?
 
  a. Apply a film dressing after culturing the wound.
  b. Apply a film dressing after cleansing the area.
  c. Choose another type of dressing for this wound.
  d. Keep the wound open to air.

Question 2

While providing care for a postsurgical patient who has not received spinal anesthesia, the nurse recognizes that which position is required to maintain a patent airway in the recovery phase?
 
  a. On his side with head facing down and neck slightly extended
  b. On his side with head facing down and neck slightly flexed
  c. On his back with hands over the chest
  d. On his side with head facing up and neck slightly extended



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

marict

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Answer to Question 1

C
If the wound has a large amount of drainage, choose another dressing that can absorb this amount of wound drainage, rather than transparent film dressing, which can absorb only light to moderate amounts of drainage. Explain to the patient and family that collection of wound fluid under the dressing is not pus, but rather is a result of normal interaction of body fluids with the dressing.

Answer to Question 2

A
Position the patient on his side with head facing down and neck slightly extended. Extension prevents occlusion of the airway at the pharynx. A downward position of the head moves the tongue forward, and mucus or vomitus can drain out of the mouth, preventing aspiration. Never position the patient with hands over the chest (reduces chest expansion).




shenderson6

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help


sultana.d

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

A headache when you wake up in the morning is indicative of sinusitis. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, tiredness, a cough that may be more severe at night, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library