The Nurse Is Changing the Client's Dressing on the Second

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is changing the client's dressing on the second postoperative day and notes a small amount of serosanguineous drainage.What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Cleanse the suture line and apply a sterile dressing.
• B) Culture the drainage and leave the incision open to air.
• C) Cover the incision with a transparent dressing.
• D) Notify the surgeon to assess the client.

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Definitions:

Sternberg's

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Triangular Theory

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Commitment

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