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Title: The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which nursing ... Post by: kkeehner on Jan 18, 2018 The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which nursing observation of the incision will indicate the patient is experiencing a complication of wound healing?
a. The site is hurting. b. The site is approximated. c. The site has started to itch. d. The site has a mass, bluish in color. Title: The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which nursing ... Post by: Rosegrayyyy on Jan 18, 2018 ANS: D
A hematoma is a localized collection of blood underneath the tissues. It appears as swelling, change in color, sensation, or warmth or a mass that often takes on a bluish discoloration. A hematoma near a major artery or vein is dangerous because it can put pressure on the vein or artery and obstruct blood flow. Itching is not a complication. Incisions should be approximated with edges together; this is a sign of normal healing. After surgery, when nerves in the skin and tissues have been traumatized by the surgical procedure, it is expected that the patient will experience pain. |