The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Dressing

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a dressing over a surgical wound created the night before.The dressing has never been changed.How should the nurse proceed?

• A)Change the dressing so she can assess the wound.
• B)Administer an analgesic 30 to 45 minutes before a dressing change.
• C)Culture the wound if wound exudate is present.
• D)Administer an analgesic 30 minutes after a dressing change.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Feelings

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