Author Question: The nurse anticipates the following healing process of the surgical wound: 1. Minimal granulation ... (Read 73 times)

Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse anticipates the following healing process of the surgical wound:

1. Minimal granulation tissue and scarring
2. Longer repair time
3. Significant scarring
4. Increased risk of infection

Question 2

Which of the following are characteristic duties of the industrial nurse?

1. Monitoring the client's vital signs every four hours
2. Providing annual screening for tuberculosis
3. Evaluating the client's response to medications
4. Preparing the client for examination by the doctor

bd5255 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The surgical wound typically heals by primary intention, where tissues have been approximated and there is minimal or no tissue loss; it characteristically has minimal granulation tissue and scarring.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Typically, the industrial nurse provides health screenings, such as TB testing, and client teaching after a work injury. The nurse working in the clinic or physician's office prepares clients to be seen by the doctor. Monitoring client's vital signs every four hours and their response to medication therapy are typical of inpatient nursing care.