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cmoore54

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What is the primary goal that the nurse should establish for a patient with an open wound?
 
  a. The wound will remain free of infection throughout the healing process.
  b. The client will complete antibiotic treatment as ordered.
  c. The wound will remain free of scar tissue at healing.
  d. The client will increase caloric intake throughout the healing process.

Question 2

When teaching a patient about the healing process of an open wound after surgery, which of the following points would the nurse make?
 
  a. The patient will need to take antibiotics until the wound is completely healed.
  b. Because the patient's wound was left open, the wound will likely become infected.
  c. The patient will have more scar tissue formation than there would be for a wound closed at surgery.
  d. The patient should expect to remain hospitalized until complete wound healing occurs.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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