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justinmsk

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A nurse is making initial rounds on patients. Which intervention for a patient with poor wound healing should the nurse perform first?
 
  a. Reinforce the wound dressing as needed with 4  4 gauze.
  b. Perform the ordered dressing change twice daily.
  c. Observe wound appearance and edges.
  d. Document wound characteristics.

Question 2

The nurse establishes trust and talks with a school-aged patient before administering an injection. Which type of implementation skill is the nurse using?
 
  a. Cognitive
  b. Interpersonal
  c. Psychomotor
  d. Judgmental



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The most appropriate initial intervention is to assess the wound (observe wound appearance and edges). The nurse must assess the wound first before the findings can be documented, reinforcement of the dressing, and the actual skill of dressing changes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Nursing practice includes cognitive, interpersonal, and psychomotor skills. Interpersonal skills involve developing trusting relationships with patients, conveying caring and compassion, and communicating clearly. Cognitive skills include critical thinking and decision-making skills. Psychomotor skill requires the integration of cognitive and motor abilities, such as administering the injection. Being judgmental is not appropriate in nursing; nurses are nonjudgmental.





 

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