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tuffie

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Question 1

What does the physician do just prior to starting an incision and drainage?


◦ gather all supplies necessary
◦ anesthetize the area
◦ X-ray the area to see if the bone is infected
◦ get a second surgical opinion

Question 2

Once the physician has incised and drained a wound, what does she do next?


◦ pack the wound, leave open to air, or insert a drainage device
◦ cut one layer deeper to ensure the toxins are removed
◦ look at the drainage under a microscope
◦ administer topical antibiotics
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Reply #1 on: May 7, 2019
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
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tuffie

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