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ss2343

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient with an infected full-thickness wound with moderate drainage and no odor. What type of dressing will be most appropriate for the nurse to apply?
 
  a. Alginate
  b. Antimicrobial petroleum gauze
  c. Foam dressing
  d. Antimicrobial collagen dressings

Question 2

A patient has chronic confusion secondary to dementia. As a result, he is unable to sign an informed consent for surgery. In this situation:
 
  a. An informed consent is not needed
  b. Two nurses may sign the informed consent for the patient
  c. The surgeon must sign the informed consent
  d. A family member will be asked to sign the informed consent


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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An antimicrobial collagen dressing promotes wound healing, is absorbent, and is treated with an antimicrobial to promote infection resolution. Although alginate dressings will absorb the drainage, they do not treat the infection. Petroleum gauze is not absorbent and would not be the best choice for a draining wound. Foam dressings are highly absorbent, but they will not treat the infected wound.

Answer to Question 2

D
In most states, a family member, conservator, or legal guardian may give consent for a procedure if a patient is not capable of giving an informed consent or if the patient is a minor.


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