The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Large

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a large open wound. While changing the dressing, the nurse notes purulent drainage. What additional assessments are necessary for this patient?. Select all that apply.

• A) Wound odor
• B) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• C) Fever
• D) Wound bleeding
• E) White blood cell count

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