Author Question: When the postoperative patient complains of sudden chest pain combined with dyspnea, cyanosis, and ... (Read 54 times)

fox · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When the postoperative patient complains of sudden chest pain combined with dyspnea, cyanosis, and tachycardia, the nurse recognizes the signs of:

a. hypovolemic shock.
b. dehiscence.
c. atelectasis.
d. pulmonary embolus.

Question 2

The nurse debriding a burn wound explains that the purpose of debridement is to:

a. increase the effectiveness of the skin graft.
b. prevent infection and promote healing.
c. promote suppuration of the wound.
d. promote movement in the affected area.

SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Sudden chest pain combined with dyspnea, tachycardia, cyanosis, diaphoresis, and hypotension is a sign of pulmonary embolism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Debridement is the removal of damaged tissue and cellular debris from a wound or burn to prevent infection and to promote healing.