ATI LPN
Fundamental of Nursing Exam Questions
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A postoperative patient experiences separation of the layers of his abdominal surgical wound during coughing.
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A postoperative patient experiences separation of the layers of his abdominal surgical wound during coughing. Separation of the layers of a surgical wound is known as
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Rationale: Dehiscence refers to the partial or total separation of the wound's layers, often occurring after surgery, such as when coughing increases intra-abdominal pressure.
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