Author Question: Which action will the nurse perform when doing a wet to dry dressing every 4 hours on a patient with ... (Read 17 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which action will the nurse perform when doing a wet to dry dressing every 4 hours on a patient with a deep wound?

a. Pack the wound tightly with gauze.
b. Saturate the dressing with as much liquid as possible.
c. Use Montgomery tapes or a binder to secure the dressing.
d. Apply the new moist dressing over the existing one.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient about nitroglycerin ointment. Which is an advantage of this form of the medication?

a. It does not give the patient a bad taste in the mouth.
b. The amount of ointment does not matter in obtaining a therapeutic response.
c. It does not cause headaches as an adverse effect.
d. It provides relief of anginal pain for several hours longer than sublingual medication.

jasonq · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The use of Montgomery tapes or a binder reduces the irritation of nearby skin tissue. The dressing should be packed into the wound loosely. The dressings should be wrung out to prevent dripping. The previous dressing should always be completely removed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Nitroglycerin ointment provides relief of anginal pain for several hours longer than sublingual preparations. Nitroglycerin pills do not have a bad taste. Dosage is critical to the success of use. All nitroglycerin preparations may cause headaches because of vasodilation.