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mp14

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The client, who is 5-days postoperative, coughs hard and the wound opens and the intestines protrude through the wound. The nurse identifies this event as:
 
  a. dehiscence. c. angiogenesis.
  b. evisceration. d. unintentional wound.

Question 2

The client has a red wound. How should this wound be cared for?
 
  a. It should be protected and kept moist and clean.
  b. It needs debridement.
  c. It needs to be cleansed of purulent exudate and nonviable slough needs to be removed.
  d. It should be left open to the air to dry.


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verrinzo

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


mp14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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

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