Asked by aparajita gupta on Sep 27, 2024
The nurse is caring for a patient who requires a complex dressing change. While in the patient's room, the nurse decides to change the dressing. Which action will the nurse take just before changing the dressing?
A) Gathers and organizes needed supplies
B) Decides on goals and outcomes for the patient
C) Assesses the patient's readiness for the procedure
D) Calls for assistance from another nursing staff member
Dressing Change
The process of replacing a wound’s covering to promote healing and prevent infection.
Organizes Supplies
The process of arranging and maintaining medical or other needed materials in a systematic order for easy access and efficient use.
Patient's Readiness
A concept referring to how prepared a patient is to participate in their health care process or adapt to changes in their health status.
- Discern appropriate initial nursing steps for individual patient needs.
Learning Objectives
- Discern appropriate initial nursing steps for individual patient needs.