The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Wound

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a wound healing by primary intention that has little to no drainage.Which dressing is most appropriate for this type of wound?

• A)Moist-to-dry dressing
• B)Hydrocolloid dressing
• C)Dry dressing
• D)Hydrogel dressing

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

Neurotransmitter of the postganglionic fibers in the sympathetic division of the autonomic system; also, a hormone produced by the adrenal medulla. Sometimes referred to as noradrenaline.

Nuclear Envelope Pores

Structures in the nuclear envelope that allow the transport of molecules between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

Steroid Hormones

A class of hormones derived from cholesterol that includes testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol, playing key roles in metabolism, inflammation, and reproductive functions.

Peptide Hormones

Hormones composed of short chains of amino acids that affect the function of target cells or organs.