Under the ABO system, the blood type __________ can be given to ...

[geoffrey]

Under the ABO system, the blood type __________ can be given to any individual and is known as the Universal Donor.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a postsurgical wound dehiscence who is being treated with a wet-to-dry dressing. Which of the following can be appropriately delegated to the nurse assistant?
 
  a. Performing a sterile dressing change
  b. Observing for any drainage on the dressing
  c. Performing wound assessment during the dressing change
  d. Notifying the physician of drainage present on the dressing

[tofugiraffe]

Answer to Question 1

O negative
O negative can be given to people of any blood type and is known as the Universal Donor.

Answer to Question 2

B
Wound assessment and sterile dressing changes cannot be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). The nurse can direct the NAP to report any drainage from the wound that is present on the sheets or as strike-through from the dressing. The NAP should not be reporting this to a physician.

[geoffrey]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amit]

Gracias!