The nurse would consider a dry dressing appropriate for a wound that requires which of the following?
a. Protection
b. Debridement
c. Absorption of heavy exudate
d. Healing by second intention
A
A dry dressing may be chosen for management of a wound healing by primary intention with little drainage. The dressing protects the wound from injury, reduces discomfort, and speeds healing. The dry dressing does not interact with wound tissues and causes little wound irritation. A dry dressing is not appropriate for an open wound that is healing by secondary intention.
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A) True B) False
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1. Focus on long-term problems. 2. Conduct a complete assessment. 3. Determine follow-up. 4. Develop the plan prior to meeting with the client.
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a. Diabetes mellitus b. Hypoglycemia c. Normal blood levels d. Prediabetes
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a. 1965. b. 1970. c. 1976. d. 1978.