Asked by Connor Taljan on Apr 28, 2024
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The surgical report of a newly transferred client indicates that there was a great deal of intestinal spillage into the abdominal cavity during the client's bowel resection.For which category of wound should the receiving nurse plan care?
A) Clean-contaminated
B) Contaminated
C) Dirty
D) Infected
Intestinal Spillage
The leakage of intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity, often due to trauma or surgery, leading to infection or complications.
Bowel Resection
A surgical procedure to remove a portion of the intestines, often due to conditions such as cancer or blockages.
- Evaluate and strategize the treatment for wounds according to their type and likelihood of infection.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The presence of intestinal spillage, which contains large amounts of bacteria, makes this wound contaminated.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate and strategize the treatment for wounds according to their type and likelihood of infection.
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