The Nurse Is Performing a Wet/damp to Dry Dressing Change

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a wet/damp to dry dressing change when the patient begins to complain of severe pain. What should the nurse do first?

• A) Notify the physician.
• B) Notify the wound care nurse.
• C) Stop the procedure.
• D) Give the patient pain medication.

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Definitions:

Excuse Performance

A legal doctrine that allows a party to be released from a contractual obligation when events beyond their control prevent them from performing.

Rejection Is Ineffective

A legal principle indicating that simply refusing or rejecting an offer or contract does not nullify or void its terms or its potential effects.

Notifies The Seller

The act of informing the seller about relevant information or decisions, typically in a commercial transaction.

Right To Inspect

The right to inspect allows one party to a transaction, typically the buyer, to examine goods or property before finalizing the purchase to ensure they meet specified criteria or quality.