Author Question: The nurse has to keep track of wound drainage on dressings. The nurse weighs the dressing after it ... (Read 65 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse has to keep track of wound drainage on dressings. The nurse weighs the dressing after it is removed and it weighs 2 fluid ounces. The nurse compares the dressing with the dry weight of an identical dressing that weights 1 fluid ounce.

How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse document on the output for the wound drainage? A) 15 mL
B) 30 mL
C) 45 mL
D) 60 mL

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a client with a new prosthetic leg for a visit from the physical therapist. Which of the following are high priority goals of long-term rehabilitation therapy? Select all that apply.

A) Surviving the injury
B) Promoting independence
C) Giving pain relief
D) Promoting happiness
E) Coping with the loss
F) Obtaining a complete recovery

LP · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Wound drainage on dressings is measured by weighing the dressing after it is removed and comparing this weight with the dry weight of an identical dressing. The weight can then be converted, using a chart, to urine volume. (One fluid ounce equals approximately 30 mL.) The wet dressing weighs 2 ounces, which equals 60 mL. The dry dressing weighs 1 ounce, which equals 30 mL. The nurse subtracts the wet dressing (60 mL) weight from the dry dressing (30 mL) weight and gets 30 mL, not 15 mL, 45, mL, or 60 mL for the amount of fluid to record on the output.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E
Feedback:
Rehabilitation emphasizes coping with physical or mental challenges and learning to adapt one's environment to facilitate independence and safety. The ultimate goal of rehabilitation is to restore the person to a quality of life that is highly satisfactory. Rehabilitation should offer clients optimal happiness and the ability to use all available assets. It should also offer clients the most independence possible, not just survival or pain relief. A complete recovery is not always possible, especially with long-term rehabilitation.