Partial or complete separation of the outer layers of a wound is known as ____________________, whereas ____________________ is the total separation of all wound layers and protrusion of all wound layers
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
dehiscence, evisceration
Rationale: These complications typically occur 5 to 10 days after surgery and are seen more often in obese clients, those with diabetes, or those who are using steroids. The nurse must be able to use the correct terminology when reporting the occurrence of one of these complications to the physician. Evisceration is a surgical emergency, whereas dehiscence may be initially treated with nonsurgical interventions.
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A) The nurse in question frequently volunteers to give medications to clients. B) The nurse in question prefers not to be the "medication nurse" on the shift. C) The nurse in question declines to take scheduled breaks. D) The nurse in question frequently requests the largest client care assignment for the shift.
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a. With best research evidence publications, there is no evidence-based practice. b. Both evidence-based practice and best research evidence are generated by research. c. Best research evidence is the evidence on which practice is based. d. Best research evidence includes five basic items, one of which is evidence-based practice.