|
Title: The client has a large, deep wound on the sacral region. The nurse correctly packs the wound by ... Post by: robin121 on Jan 18, 2018 The client has a large, deep wound on the sacral region. The nurse correctly packs the wound by doing which one of the following?
a. Filling two-thirds of the wound cavity b. Leaving saline-soaked folded gauze squares in place c. Putting the dressing in very tightly d. Extending only to the surface of the wound Title: The client has a large, deep wound on the sacral region. The nurse correctly packs the wound by ... Post by: bericky97 on Jan 18, 2018 D
The wound should be packed only until the packing material reaches the surface of the wound. Wound packing that overlaps onto the wound edges may cause maceration of the tissue sur-rounding the wound. The wound should be packed to the upper edge of the wound to prevent dead space and the formation of abscesses. The gauze should be saturated with the prescribed solution, wrung out, unfolded, and lightly packed into the wound. The wound should not be packed too tightly. Over-packing the wound may cause pressure on the tissue in the wound bed. |