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The nurse is performing a damp-to-damp dressing change, and is removing the old dressing. Part of the dressing is adhered to the tissue. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  1. Removing that part of the dressing quickly, to reduce the pain
  2. Wetting the dressing with alcohol to release the section adhered to the wound
  3. Wetting the dressing with tap water to release the section adhered to the wound
  4. Wetting the dressing with sterile saline to release the section adhered to the wound

Question 2

The nurse is assisting the client with a sitz bath, and would perform which steps? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Fill the solution bag with water warmed to 37 C to 40 C (98 F to 109 F).
  2. Fill the basin three-quarters full.
  3. Place the basin in the toilet.
  4. Assist the client to sit securely on the sitz bath.
  5. Open the clamp and begin a slow flow of solution from the bag as the solution in the basin cools.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The dressing would be removed using sterile saline, which will allow the dressing to peel away from the wound without removing the new tissue forming to heal the wound. Removing the dressing quickly would debride the new, healthy tissue forming inside the wound and would retard wound healing. Alcohol would be excruciatingly painful and would slow tissue healing. Tap water would not be sterile and could introduce pathogens into the wound.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3,4,5

The water should be 37 C to 46 C, and the basin should be half full. The remaining steps are correct.




fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


tandmlomax84

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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