The patient is undergoing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) treatment for wound healing. Which would be your first priority in caring for this patient?

The nurse reminds the 85-year-old patient that his healing will be slower due to age-related changes such as: (Select all that apply)

A 28-year-old male patient at your clinic reports a minor motorcycle accident that occurred 5 days ago, resulting in several scrapes and wounds. The wound on his calf has a pinkish-red center area that appears bumpy. What does this indicate about the wound?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has multiple wounds. During the initial stage of wound healing, which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?

When preparing to change a sterile dressing over an incision, it is most important to remember to:

When applying an ice pack, it is necessary to:

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who arrives at the emergency department following an industrial explosion. Upon inspecting the wound on the client’s leg, the nurse finds torn skin tissue underneath. Which of the following types of wounds should the nurse report?

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old female patient with diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), and limited mobility. Upon assessment, she notes that there is a pink, viable wound bed with partial-thickness skin loss. Which stage of wound healing does this describe?

Which type of debridement is a hydrocolloid dressing used for?

When changing the dressing on the patient’s right arm, you see that the dressing has a moist yellow-red stain on it. How would you document this drainage?

While assessing the client’s abdomen, you note that the Jackson-Pratt drain’s reservoir is expanded and half full of blood. Which is the appropriate action for you to take at this time?