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c0205847

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The nurse would know care for a stage II pressure ulcer is achieving the desired goal when:
 
  a. The ulcer is completely healed with minimal scarring
  b. The patient reports no pain at the site
  c. A minimal amount of drainage is noted
  d. The wound bed contains 100 granulated tissue

Question 2

A patient has a stage II pressure ulcer on her right buttock. The ulcer is covered with dry, yellow slough that tightly adheres to the wound. What is the best treatment the nurse could recommend for treating this wound?
 
  a. Dry gauze dressing changed twice daily
  b. Nonadherent dressing with daily wound care
  c. Hydrocolloid dressing changed as needed
  d. Wet-to-dry dressings changed three times a day


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jesse.fleming

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


c0205847

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

raili21

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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