Asked by Dylon Faragure on Sep 28, 2024
The patient experienced a surgical procedure, and Betadine was utilized as the surgical prep. Two days postoperatively, the nurse's assessment indicates that the incision is red and has a small amount of purulent drainage. The patient reports tenderness at the incision site. The patient's temperature is 100.5° F, and the WBC is 10,500/mm³. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Plan to change the surgical dressing during the shift.
B) Utilize SBAR to notify the primary health care provider.
C) Reevaluate the temperature and white blood cell count in 4 hours.
D) Check to see what solution was used for skin preparation in surgery.
Betadine
A brand of antiseptic that contains povidone-iodine, used for disinfecting skin and wounds.
Surgical Dressing
Materials used to protect a wound and promote healing following surgery, often sterile and designed to be absorbent.
Purulent Drainage
A type of wound exudate that consists of pus, indicating infection in the wound area.
- Place emphasis on nursing measures designed to prevent or address infection.
Learning Objectives
- Place emphasis on nursing measures designed to prevent or address infection.