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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient's open wound is healing by third intention. The nurse charts:
 
  1. Wound intact and draining a moderate amount of serosanguineous fluid.
  2. Wound approximately 2?3?  3?3?, granulation tissue visible, draining serous fluid.
  3. Wound 4?3? in diameter, open with jagged edges, draining sanguineous fluid.
  4. Wound 6?3? long with well-approximated edges, reddened around incision, no drainage.

Question 2

A patient complains about what appears to be a tunnel-like infection under the skin with a small opening that is draining thick, yellow pus. The nurse identifies this type of wound as a
 
  1. Pressure ulcer.
  2. Stasis ulcer.
  3. Contusion.
  4. Sinus tract.


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mrphibs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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