The nurse is performing a wet-to-dry dressing change on a stage IV pressure ulcer. The nurse understands that the purpose of this type of dressing is to:
1. keep the wound moist.
2. prevent infection.
3. débride necrotic tissue.
4. increase circulation to the tissue.
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Wet-to-dry dressings and a whirlpool are used for small amounts of débridement of necrotic tissue. Débridement is necessary to promote granulation of new, healthy tissue.
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The nurse providing care to patients in the labor and delivery suite desires to support the 2020 National Health Goals to reduce maternal and infant mortality after labor and birth. Which action should the nurse perform to support these goals?
A) Support laboring patients through the use of controlled breathing techniques. B) Encourage laboring patients to use analgesia to control painful contractions. C) Recommend the use of epidural and spinal anesthesia to aid in the labor process. D) Apply specific infection control practices during the labor and birthing processes.
A client divorced for one year has recently had crisis counseling. The client has begun to take classes at a community college and has enrolled the children in day care. These new actions could be referred to as:
1. A situational crisis. 2. A turning point in life. 3. A maturational crisis. 4. A response to stress.
When are detailed chronological narratives about personal life experiences elicited?
A) Critical incidents interviews B) Oral histories C) Photo elicitation interviews D) Life history interviews
. A client has been recently admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which intervention should the nurse plan to use to reduce the client's focus on delusional thinking?
A. Present evidence that supports the reality of the situation B. Focus on feelings suggested by the delusion C. Address the delusion with logical explanations D. Explore reasons why the client has the delusion