What safety factors should be considered when using an Aquathermia pad unit for a patient? (Select all that apply)

Choice A rationale
Sanguineous drainage is indicative of active bleeding and is typically bright red due to the presence of red blood cells. This type of drainage is not yellow-red and is not consistent with the description provided.

Choice B rationale
Serous drainage is clear and watery, and it is the fluid that is seen in blisters. It does not have a yellow-red color, so it does not match the description of the drainage observed.

Choice C rationale
Serosanguineous drainage is a mixture of serous and sanguineous drainage. It is typically light red or pink in color, which corresponds with the moist yellow-red stain described, indicating the presence of both plasma and red blood cells.
Choice D rationale
Purulent drainage is thick and opaque, usually yellow, green, or brown, and is associated with infection. The description of a yellow-red stain does not suggest that the drainage is purulent.

Choice A rationale
The remodeling phase is the final stage of the healing process, where the wound strength and function are gradually restored over time. This phase does not involve initial suturing; rather, it is the period after the wound has closed. Therefore, this choice does not pertain to the initial management of a wound with an active infection.

Choice B rationale
Healing by primary intention involves closing a wound with sutures, staples, or adhesive to facilitate healing. However, when there is an infection, suturing is delayed until the infection is resolved to prevent trapping bacteria inside, which could worsen the infection or lead to abscess formation. Once the infection is under control, the wound can be closed, promoting faster and more cosmetically appealing healing. This method reduces scarring and speeds recovery compared to secondary intention, where the wound is left open to heal from the bottom up.

Choice C rationale
Tertiary intention, also known as delayed primary closure, is used when there is a need to delay closing the wound, often due to infection. The wound is left open to allow for adequate drainage and resolution of the infection before it is sutured closed. This method helps to prevent the entrapment of bacteria within the wound, which could exacerbate the infection1.

Choice D rationale
Secondary intention healing occurs when a wound is left open and allowed to close on its own without surgical closure. This method is typically used for wounds with significant tissue loss or those that cannot be closed directly. It is not specifically related to the delay of suturing due to infection