32. A nurse planning care for a patient who has a deep wound and is prescribed...
32. A nurse planning care for a patient who has a deep wound and is prescribed daily dressing. When developing the plan, which of the following are independent nursing intervention? A. Drawing blood to check the white cell count B. Changing the dressing C. Repositioning the patient every two hours. D. Teaching the patient about signs and symptoms of infection E. Talking to the dietician about adding high protein supplements between meals.
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B and C ie
Changing the dressing
Repositioning the patient every two hours
Since the has been prescribed daily dressing she does not need to draw blood to check WBC.and teach the patient about signs and symptoms of infection.Repositioning is important because a patient with deep wound is bed ridden .This will help to prevent bed sores.
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