Trauma patients are at high risk for multiple complications not only due to the mechanism of injury but also due to the patients' long-term management. Which of the following statements apply to trauma patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Indwelling urinary catheters are a source of infection.
b. Patients often develop infection and sepsis secondary to central line catheters.
c. Pneumonia is often an adverse outcome of mechanical ventilation.
d. Wounds require sterile dressings to prevent infection.
A, B, C
Prevention of infection is essential in the care of trauma and postsurgical patients. Removing invasive devices when they are no longer needed for monitoring and ensuring aseptic care of devices are important nursing care considerations for management of indwelling urinary catheters, central lines, and airway adjuncts. Wounds, other than the immediate postoperative dressing, are not required to be sterile. Aseptic technique is used for wound care.
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