While Turning a Patient Who Had a Bowel Resection Yesterday,the

question 12

Multiple Choice

While turning a patient who had a bowel resection yesterday,the wound eviscerated.What is the initial nursing intervention?

• A) Place the patient in the high Fowler's position.
• B) Give the patient fluids to prevent shock.
• C) Replace the dressing with sterile fluffy pads.
• D) Apply a warm,moist normal saline sterile dressing.

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