ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A postoperative client has an abdominal incision and a Penrose drain. Both are covered with an abdominal dressing. Which is an important nursing action associated with caring for a client with a Penrose drain?
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Answer: C - Changing the soiled dressing carefully.
Rationale: Changing the dressing helps prevent infection and promotes healing by keeping the incision clean and dry. Soiled dressings can harbor bacteria, leading to infection. Careful changing minimizes trauma to the wound and surrounding skin.
A: Maintaining negative pressure is not a nursing action for a Penrose drain.
B: Allowing the reservoir to fill completely can lead to leakage or dislodgement.
D: Pinning the drain to the dressing can cause tension on the drain, leading to dislodgement.
E: Incorrect option.
F: Incorrect option.
G: Incorrect option.
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