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What should the nurse do if a patient asks to be called Lulu
Call the person Lulu
What type of dressing keeps the incision moist?
An Occlusive dressing
How often does the nurse check for bleeding during the first 24 hours after surgery?
Every 2-4 hours
Hattian American cultural belief to allow
Keep leaves in their room
What kind of drainage is bloody
Serous drainiage
What kind of drainage is Pale red and watery
Serosangineous drainage
What is the purpose of a wet to dry dressing?
It helps with mechanical debridment
How do we teach the patient to assist with Postoperative coughing
Splint the abdomen with a pillow
When formulating a nursing problem list what problem do you identify as the priority problem?
The problem that is most concerning at this time.
How do we evaluate the amount of drainage on a dressing?
Circle time and date the outline of the drainage.
What is drainage with thick yellow exudate
Purulent drainage
What are Montgomery straps used for?
prevent the skin from breaking down
When does discharge planning begin?
At admission
What is usually displayed when an oldere person experiences separation anxiety?
Depression
What kind of drainage is watery
Serous drainage
What do you do if a dressing is stuck onto the wound?
Moisten it with sterile water
When should pain meds be given prior to changing a dressing?
At least 30 minutes prior to the dressing change.
What are the phases of wounds
Homeostasis
Inflammatory
Reconstruction
Maturation
What do you do if a surgical wound eviscerates?
Cover the bowel with a sterile saline dressing.
Where is a patient moving in an interagency transfer?
From one facility to another
What is the role of good nutrition in wounds
Good nutrition improves wound healing
what part of the admission procedure is performed by the RN?
Obtaining the health history
What is it called when a patient leaves the hospital without permission of the provider
Against Medical Advice (AMA)
what type of a drainage system is a Jackson-Pratt drain?
A closed drainage system