Wound Care and Bleeding Control

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Question 1:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep laceration on the forearm. The nurse notices that the wound is oozing dark red blood. What type of bleeding is this?

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Question 2:

A nurse is teaching a group of students about wound care and bleeding control. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 3:

A nurse is assessing a client who has an infected wound on the leg. The nurse observes that the wound has yellow-green drainage, foul odor, and increased pain. The nurse asks the client how they feel about their wound. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further intervention?

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Question 4:

A nurse is preparing to dress a wound on a client's abdomen. The nurse notices that the wound edges are approximated, the wound bed is pink, and there is no drainage or signs of infection. The nurse selects a transparent film dressing for the wound. What is the rationale for this choice?

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Question 5:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a gunshot wound on the chest. The nurse observes that the client's breathing is rapid and shallow, the pulse is weak and thready, and the blood pressure is low. The nurse suspects that the client has developed a tension pneumothorax. What should the nurse do first?

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