The patient requires support, and an abdominal binder is ordered. How does the nurse correctly implement the use of the binder?
a. By using it as a replacement for underlying dressings
b. By keeping it loose for patient comfort
c. By having the patient sit or stand when it is applied
d. By making sure the patient has adequate ventilatory capacity
D
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A Wounds should be entirely covered with dressings; the binder is applied over the dressing.
B The binder should not be loose, or it will be ineffective in providing support.
C The patient should be lying supine with head slightly elevated and knees slightly flexed for application of the abdominal binder.
D After applying the binder, the nurse should assess the patient's ability to ventilate properly, including deep breathing and coughing.
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