Author Question: To keep the patient comfortable during a dressing change, the nurse may administer an analgesic: ... (Read 13 times)

jake · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

To keep the patient comfortable during a dressing change, the nurse may administer an analgesic:

a. after the dressing change.
b. at least 15 minutes before the dressing change.
c. at least 30 minutes before the dressing change.
d. at least 1 hour before the dressing change.

Question 2

For the first 24 hours following surgery, the nurse assesses for bleeding by observing the dressing and the area under the patient every:

a. 30 minutes.
b. 60 minutes.
c. 2 to 4 hours.
d. 5 to 8 hours.

olivia_paige29 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
It may help to give an analgesic at least 30 minutes before exposing the wound.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse inspects the dressing every 2 to 4 hours for the first 24 hours.