Which Nursing Actions Indicate That a Nurse Has Developed a "Surgical

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which nursing actions indicate that a nurse has developed a "surgical conscience"? Select all that apply.

• A) The nurse stops a surgeon who has contaminated an instrument before it is used on the patient.
• B) The nurse discards a urinary catheter kit because the catheter is the wrong size.
• C) The nurse uses an instrument from a sterile package that became outdated yesterday.
• D) The nurse changes gloves when a possible contamination occurs.
• E) The nurse, working alone, touches the inside of a sterile package with ungloved hands but does not discard the contents.

Classify wounds by stages of pressure injury and depth of tissue involvement.

Comprehend the structure and function of skin layers, especially the stratum corneum.

Identify the characteristics and complications of chronic and acute wounds.

Recognize appropriate nursing diagnoses related to wound care and patient immobility.

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