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joe

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What should the nurse do when performing suture or staple removal?
 
  a. Snip both ends of the sutures.
  b. Apply tension to the suture line to remove the sutures.
  c. Pull the exposed surface of the suture through the tissue below the epidermis.
  d. Apply Steri-Strips if any separation greater than the width of two stitches is present.

Question 2

The __________ system is an intrarectal catheter that has a retention cuff, an intraluminal balloon, three pilot balloons, anchor straps, and a port for sampling stool.
 
  The purpose of this system is to divert feces away from wounds while providing access for administering rectal medications and irrigations.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word



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Apply Steri-Strips if any separation greater than two stitches or two staples in width is apparent, to maintain contact between wound edges. This supports the wound by distributing tension across the wound and eliminates closure technique scarring. Never snip both ends of the suture; there will be no way to remove the part of the suture situated below the surface. Grasp the knotted end with forceps, and in one continuous smooth action, pull the suture through from the other side; this smoothly removes the suture without additional tension to the suture line. Tension on the suture line is not required. Never pull the exposed surface of any suture into tissue below the epidermis. The exposed surface of any suture is considered contaminated.

Answer to Question 2

Actiflo bowel management
One strategy by which to manage diarrhea is the Actiflo Bowel Management system, which diverts feces away from wounds and administers rectal medications and irrigations. This system consists of an intrarectal catheter that has a retention cuff, an intraluminal balloon, three pilot balloons, anchor straps, and a port for sampling stool.




joe

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Excellent

 

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