Asked by Victoria Fischer on May 30, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit with a wound that has a drain and a dressing that needs changing.Which of these actions should the nurse take first?
A) Don sterile gloves.
B) Provide analgesic medications as ordered.
C) Avoid accidentally removing the drain.
D) Gather supplies.
Wound Drain
A device or technique used to remove pus, blood, or other fluids from a wound to facilitate healing.
Analgesic Medications
Drugs designed to relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness.
Sterile Gloves
Sterile gloves are medical gloves that have been treated to destroy all forms of microbial life and are used to prevent contamination during medical procedures and surgeries.
- Comprehend the methodology and key factors involved in dressing and managing wounds.
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Sasirega ArumugamMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Because removal of dressings is painful,it often helps to give the patient an analgesic at least 30 minutes before the wound is exposed and the dressing is changed.The sequence of the next events includes gathering supplies for the dressing change,donning gloves,and avoiding the accidental removal of the drain during the procedure.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the methodology and key factors involved in dressing and managing wounds.