Author Question: How should the nurse proceed when applying a pressure bandage? a. Elevate the extremity or area ... (Read 91 times)

littleanan · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

How should the nurse proceed when applying a pressure bandage?

a. Elevate the extremity or area of bleeding.
b. Wrap pressure-bandage gauze in a proximal-to-distal direction.
c. Apply pressure to diminish the pulse to the distal body part.
d. Wrap tape around the circumference of the site to secure the gauze padding.

Question 2

MC The most important information gathered while completing an assessment of pain in an adult client is:

A. observation of body language.
B. verbal report from client.
C. palpation of painful areas.
D. nonverbal responses from client.

kswal303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
As soon as possible, elevate the extremity or area of bleeding. Elevation assists in decreasing the rate of blood loss. Start the pressure bandage from distal to proximal, working toward the heart. Secure tape on the distal end, pull tape across the dressing, and maintain firm pressure as the proximate end of the tape is secured. To ensure blood flow to distal tissues and to prevent a tourniquet effect, adhesive tape must not be continued around the entire extremity.

Answer to Question 2

B