NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Questions for Med Surg Questions
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On the second day following an abdominal perineal resection, the nurse notes that the wound edges aren't approximated and one half the incision has torn apart. The nurse should immediately take what action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering the wound with a sterile dressing moistened with normal saline protects the open wound from infection and keeps it moist until further medical evaluation. Flushing, applying a binder, or using tape are inappropriate without addressing the dehiscence first. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Synthesize
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