When does the nurse remove the postoperative client's sutures? ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

When does the nurse remove the postoperative client's sutures?
 
  1. When the wound is closed and scar tissue is seen
  2. When the wound has visible scabs and is no longer edematous
  3. When all drainage from the wound ceases
  4. When the physician orders removal of sutures

Question 2

As the nurse makes night rounds on sleeping clients, several clients are noted to be breathing very slowly. Stages of NREM sleep account for some decreased physiological functions.
 
  Identify the stage that correlates to the choice given: Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. 1. Lasts only a few minutes.
  2. Light sleep; body continues to slow down.
  3. Sleeper difficult to arouse
  4. Heart and respiratory rates 2030 below waking rates

[Kedrick2014]

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Sutures are not removed until an order is received from the physician. Prior to removing sutures, the nurse assesses that the wound is approximated, healing has begun, and there are no open areas or drainage. If the wound does not appear ready for suture removal, the nurse would notify the physician and ask that the provider assess the wound before sutures are removed. Waiting until scar tissue appears would leave the sutures in place for too long a period of time and increase the risk of infection.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Stage I NREM sleep is very light sleep that lasts only a few minutes; the person feels drowsy and relaxed.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ebonylittles]

Gracias!