Your Patient Has an Open Abdominal Wound with Intestines Protruding

question 6

Multiple Choice

Your patient has an open abdominal wound with intestines protruding.You should:

• A) leave them alone and transport rapidly.
• B) attempt to place the organs back into the abdomen.
• C) cover the entire abdomen with a blanket.
• D) cover the organs with moist sterile dressings.

Employ mutual problem-solving skills in the nurse-patient relationship.

Acknowledge the patient's narrative about their illness to enhance care delivery.

Identify and demonstrate caring behaviors critical in nursing practice.

Develop strategies to enable nursing environments that support caring behaviors.

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