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After closing the curtain around the client's bed, you lift his gown to expose the horizontal abdominal wound and assist the client into a comfortable position for wound irrigation.
Which of the following positions is appropriate for the irrigation of his wound?

Side-lying.

High-Fowler's.

Supine.

Dorsal Recumbent.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

The side-lying position allows gravity to assist in wound irrigation and prevent pooling of the solution.

Choice B rationale:

High-Fowler’s position is not ideal for abdominal wound irrigation as it can lead to pooling of the solution.

Choice C rationale:

In the supine position, the solution can pool around the wound and not effectively irrigate it.

Choice D rationale:

The dorsal recumbent position is not ideal as it can also lead to pooling of the solution.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Moistening the dressing with povidone iodine could cause irritation and is not the best method for removing a dressing stuck to the wound bed.

Choice B rationale:

Pulling off the dressing using slow, steady pressure could cause trauma to the wound bed and increase pain.

Choice C rationale:

Adding normal saline to loosen the dressing minimizes trauma to the wound bed and reduces pain during dressing removal.

Choice D rationale:

Leaving the old dressing in place and covering it with new, wet dressings could lead to infection and is not the best method for managing a dressing stuck to the wound bed.

A. Third intention. B. First intention. C. Second intention. D. Fourth intention.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Third intention healing, also known as delayed primary closure, is used when wound closure is delayed due to infection risk.

Choice B rationale:

First intention healing occurs when the wound edges are approximated, such as with sutures.

Choice C rationale:

Second intention healing occurs when the wound edges cannot be approximated and the wound heals from the bottom up.

Choice D rationale:

Fourth intention healing is not a recognized term in wound healing.

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After closing the curtain around the client's bed, you lift his gown to expose the horizontal abdominal wound and assist the client into a comfortable position for wound irrigation.
Which of the following positions is appropriate for the irrigation of his wound?