The nurse informs a patient that a wet-to-dry dressing is applied ...

[jlmhmf]

The nurse informs a patient that a wet-to-dry dressing is applied wet and allowed to dry. This drying process causes it to adhere to the wound, which when removed results in:
 
  a. destruction of tissue.
  b. bleeding.
  c. mechanical debridement.
  d. prevention of infection.

Question 2

The patient has undergone a lumbar puncture. The nurse places the patient in which position for up to 12 hours to avoid discomfort from postpuncture spinal headache?
 
  a. Supine
  b. Lateral
  c. Sims'
  d. Prone

[kswal303]

Answer to Question 1

C
The primary purpose of a wet-to-dry dressing is to mechanically debride a wound.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse should place the patient in the prone position and keep in reclining position for 12 hours.

[jlmhmf]

Excellent

[coreycathey]

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