ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing a dressing change for a patient and notices white skin around the wound edges. The nurse is aware that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because white skin around the wound edges indicates maceration, which is caused by excessive moisture. This can impede healing and increase the risk of infection. Changing the treatment to reduce moisture is necessary to promote optimal wound healing. Surgical debridement (
A) may be needed for necrotic tissue, not for white skin. Turning and positioning (
B) are important for preventing pressure injuries but not directly related to the white skin. White skin does not indicate normal healing (
D) but rather a complication that needs to be addressed.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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