Author Question: MC When an area becomes inflamed, ____ is (are) released, creating increased vascular permeability ... (Read 27 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

MC When an area becomes inflamed, ____ is (are) released, creating increased vascular permeability around the injured site.

A. Plasmin
B. Histamine
C. Kinen
D. Leukocytes

Question 2

When evaluating a patient, the nurse observes an unexpected outcome of treatment when the surrounding skin of an ulcer becomes macerated. The nurse should:

a. obtain a wound culture.
b. apply pressure-reducing devices.
c. use dressings with increased moisture absorption.
d. monitor the patient for systemic signs and symptoms.

l.stuut · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
Select a dressing that has increased moisture-absorbing capacity. Dressings that increase moisture absorption will result in dryer skin that is less macerated. A wound culture is not indicated for macerated skin unless an increase in drainage or development of necrotic tissue occurs. Pressure-reducing devices are not indicated for macerated skin. Macerated skin is a local reaction; the patient would not need systemic monitoring unless the pressure ulcer extended beyond the original margins.