The surgical wound of a patient recovering from an appendectomy has several steri-strips across it with a small amount of dried blood over the incision line. How would the nurse dress this wound?
1. Hydrocolloid dressing
2. Wet-to-dry dressing
3. Alginate dressing
4. Dry, sterile dressing
Answer: 4
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a. patient outcomes b. nursing actions c. diagnosis d. symptoms
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A) Attached to the thalamus in the brain B) Above the kidneys C) Connected by a stalk to the hypothalamus in the brain D) In the upper part of the chest above or near the heart
The client has an incomplete upper motor neuron lesion. What complication should the nurse be alert for in this client?
A. Contractures B. Hyperreflexia C. Hypotension D. Visual disturbances
A nurse leader seeks input from staff nurses on a regular basis and allows for changes in practice to improve client outcomes with minimal barriers. Which of the following best describes what has occurred?
a. Decision making b. Critical thinking c. Empowerment d. Delegation