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darbym82

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse breaks open a pressure ulcer and finds a dry, leathery, tan layer of dead tissue that prevents the identification of the ulcer's stage. The nurse identifies this thin layer as ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

A patient is scheduled for the surgical removal of dead tissue associated with the condition gas gangrene. A nurse identifies this process as ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.


jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS:
eschar

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
dbridement


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