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What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with a surgical wound infection?
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with a surgical wound infection?
- Initiating prophylactic antibiotic therapy (correct)
- Encouraging the patient to ambulate frequently
- Administering a prescribed analgesic
- Changing the surgical dressing as needed
What is the most appropriate dietary recommendation for a postoperative patient with impaired wound healing?
What is the most appropriate dietary recommendation for a postoperative patient with impaired wound healing?
- Low-sodium diet
- High-protein diet (correct)
- High-carbohydrate diet
- Low-fiber diet
What is the priority action for a nurse when caring for a patient with postoperative respiratory distress?
What is the priority action for a nurse when caring for a patient with postoperative respiratory distress?
- Administering oxygen therapy as ordered (correct)
- Elevating the head of the bed
- Offering reassurance and emotional support
- Providing pain medication as requested
Study Notes
Wound Infection
- Priority nursing intervention for a patient with a surgical wound infection: Identify and manage the underlying infection, administer antibiotics as prescribed, and provide wound care to promote healing.
Nutrition for Wound Healing
- Most appropriate dietary recommendation for a postoperative patient with impaired wound healing: Ensure adequate protein intake (1.5-2 grams/kg body weight/day) to support collagen synthesis and wound healing.
Postoperative Respiratory Distress
- Priority action for a nurse when caring for a patient with postoperative respiratory distress: Administer oxygen as prescribed, monitor oxygen saturation, and encourage deep breathing exercises to improve lung expansion and prevent respiratory complications.
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Test your knowledge of nursing interventions for surgical patients with this quiz. From wound care to postoperative complications, this quiz will challenge your understanding of medical surgical nursing.
