test 9 Flashcards
post op nurse helps pt cough by
hugging pillow, splinting.
bright red drainage
Sanguineous
6 hour post op nurse priorities
- assess pain level
- check dressing for drainage
- check vitals
- offer fluids
wound healing needs further teaching if
i only have to drink 500mL fluid
exclude foods high in vitamin B
change sterile dressing steps
explain procedure to pt administer pain meds 30 mins before wash hands apply clean gloves remove old dressing note drainage remove gloves wash hands sterile gloves and field new dressing
wet to dry dressings should…
dry by next shift
absorb drainage
what type debridement is wet to dry dressing?
mechanical
when not to use transparent dressings
deep wounds
puncture with bleeding
large cut near hairline
heavy exudate
when to check pt w resp problems and abd binder
change in respirations
problem mDyspnea
common bandage to anchor dressing
figure 8
circular
3 reasons smoking inhibits wound healing
decreases tissue oxygenation
decreases functional HGB
interferes with normal cell function.
clear watery drainage
Serous
Call HCP for how much drainage?
300mL
dehiscence seen in what stage
Reconstruction/proliferative
montgomery straps used for
wounds with heavy drainage
