The removal of devitalized tissue in a wound is known as ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
debridement
If the tissue in the wound is devitalized, consider debridement, which is the removal of devitalized tissue. Debridement is accomplished by selecting a dressing and using enzyme preparations or surgical or laser techniques.
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How might the nurse best prevent infection in a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter?
A) Vigorously clean the meatus area daily. B) Apply powder to the perineal area twice daily. C) Empty the drainage bag at least every 8 hours. D) Irrigate the catheter every 8 hours with normal saline.
Which of the following is an example of practical knowledge (assume all are true)?
1) The tricuspid valve is between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart. 2) The pancreas does not produce enough insulin in type 1 diabetes. 3) When assessing the abdomen, you should auscultate before palpating. 4) Research shows pain medication given intravenously acts faster than by other routes.
A nurse practitioner (NP) has joined a practice focusing on family medicine. Which roles would the nurse fulfill in this practice? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Developing a comprehensive education program for clinic patients 2. Working with individual patients to promote their wellness 3. Discussing how to prevent illness with patients during regular visits 4. Managing the business office of the clinic 5. Providing expert care to younger patients while the clinic physicians care for older patients
The nurse teaches a class about medication used during pregnancy to pregnant women. The nurse determines that additional instruction is required when a class participant makes which response?
A. "The baby can only be harmed by medications during the first trimester." B. "It is important to not take over-the-counter (OTC) drugs during my pregnancy." C. "Exposure to teratogens can result in my baby's death or in malformations." D. "If I breastfeed my baby, drugs can come through my breast milk."