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HudsonKB16

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When treating a client for a sprained ankle, the nurse wraps the client's ankle in a bandage. What is the purpose of wrapping the client's ankle in a bandage?
 
  A) Maintains a moist environment
  B) Maintains an aseptic environment
  C) Holds topical medication in place
  D) Limits movement in the wound area

Question 2

A physician uses sutures during the surgery on a client at a health care facility. Which of the following describes sutures?
 
  A) Knotted ties that hold an incision together
  B) A bridge that holds two wound margins together
  C) A strip or roll of cloth wrapped around a body part
  D) Tubes that provide a pathway for drainage



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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse wraps a bandage over the client's sprained ankle in order to limit movement in the wound area to promote healing. Bandages are also used to hold dressings in place, especially when tape cannot be used or the dressing is extremely large, and to support the area around a wound or injury to reduce pain. A dressing is used to hold medication in place, maintain a moist environment, and protect the wound from further injury.

Answer to Question 2

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Sutures are knotted ties that hold an incision together. Sutures generally are constructed from silk or synthetic materials such as nylon. Staples are wide metal clips that form a bridge to hold two wound margins together. A bandage is a strip or roll of cloth wrapped around a body part. Open drains are tubes that provide pathways for drainage toward the dressing.



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