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sjones

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Which findings would indicate the presence of a perineal wound infection? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Redness
  2. Tender at the margins
  3. Vaginal bleeding
  4. Hardened tissue
  5. Purulent drainage

Question 2

Which of the following would be considered a clinical sign of hemorrhage?
 
  1. Increased blood pressure
  2. Increasing pulse
  3. Increased urinary output
  4. Hunger



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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Redness is a classic sign of a perineal wound infection.
2. The wound is typically red, indurated, tender at the margins, and draining purulent exudate.
4. The wound is typically red, indurated, tender at the margins, and draining purulent exudate.
5. Purulent drainage is a classic signs of a perineal wound infection.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 2. Increasing pulse, widening pulse pressure would be considered a clinical sign of hemorrhage.




sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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