Asked by Jonathan Cidade on Jun 03, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has an order to change a dressing twice a day, at 0600 and 1800. At 1400, the nurse notices that the dressing is saturated and leaking. What is the nurse's next action?
A) Wait and change the dressing at 1800 as ordered.
B) Revise the plan of care and change the dressing now.
C) Reassess the dressing and the wound in 2 hours.
D) Discontinue the plan of care for wound care.
Dressing Change
The process of removing old wound coverings and applying new ones, typically performed to promote healing and prevent infection.
Plan Of Care
A formally documented strategy developed by healthcare providers outlining the treatments and interventions for a patient's specific health needs.
Saturated
In chemistry, it refers to a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature or to an organic molecule that has no double or triple bonds.
- Safely execute and arrange nursing measures with priority.
- Detect and modify treatment plans in response to patient advancement or absence of progress.
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Learning Objectives
- Safely execute and arrange nursing measures with priority.
- Detect and modify treatment plans in response to patient advancement or absence of progress.
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