Asked by habby burahman on May 16, 2024
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a wound. Which assessment data will be most important for the nurse to gather with regard to wound healing?
A) Muscular strength assessment
B) Pulse oximetry assessment
C) Sensation assessment
D) Sleep assessment
Wound Healing
The physiological process by which the body repairs tissue damage and restores integrity to injured skin or tissue.
Pulse Oximetry Assessment
A nonintrusive technique for determining the blood's oxygen saturation level.
Sleep Assessment
The evaluation of sleep patterns, struggles, and behaviors to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.
- Acquire a wide-ranging expertise in skin and wound examination.
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Ronit ChandMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Oxygen fuels the cellular functions essential to the healing process; the ability to perfuse tissues with adequate amounts of oxygenated blood is critical in wound healing. Pulse oximetry measures the oxygen saturation of blood. Assessment of muscular strength and sensation, although useful for fitness and mobility testing, does not provide any data with regard to wound healing. Sleep, although important for rest and for integration of learning and restoration of cognitive function, does not provide any data with regard to wound healing.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire a wide-ranging expertise in skin and wound examination.
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