The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Just Returned from a Bowel

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient who just returned from a bowel resection 1 hour ago. The nurse notes a dressing over the suture line that is wet with sero sanguineous drainage. The nurse should initially:

• A) perform a sterile dressing change.
• B) document and report the wet dressing to the charge nurse.
• C) reinforce the wet dressing and document.
• D) place a towel on the bed and turn the patient to the operated side.

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Definitions:

Pain Medication

Drugs or substances used to alleviate discomfort and pain, ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to prescription opioids.

Stage of Change

A component of the Transtheoretical Model that describes an individual's readiness to act on a new healthier behavior, with stages ranging from precontemplation to maintenance.

Drug Rehabilitation

The process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on psychoactive substances.

Detox

The process of removing toxic substances from the body, often used in the context of alcohol, drugs, or poison removal.