Author Question: The nurse is applying a dry gauze dressing to the client's large abrasion. The client asks the nurse ... (Read 98 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is applying a dry gauze dressing to the client's large abrasion. The client asks the nurse why he needs a dressing on it. Appropriate responses include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. The dressing will protect the wound from being contaminated by germs.
2. Wounds heal better when they are kept warm, and the dressing will provide insulation.
3. The wound could drain as it heals, and the dressing will absorb the drainage.
4. The wound needs to be kept moist.
5. This will prevent the wound from hemorrhaging.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The physician has explained the proposed therapy to the client, who declines to sign the informed consent.

The nurse's best response to the client's refusal of therapy is which of the following? 1. I think you should sign the consent form.
2. You have the right to decline treatment. Would you like to discuss your decision?
3. Remember that you have children and grandchildren who love you.
4. I think I had better tell your wife about this.

kaillie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale: The dressing will protect the wound from microbial contamination.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: The nurse is acknowledging the client's rights and is making himself available if the client withes to discuss it further. The other options are personal opinions of the nurse, and would be inappropriate because it is the nurse's place not to make decisions for the client but rather to support the client's decision.