Altered Inflammation and Immunity Nursing Care: Altered Inflammation Week 6. NURSING NR 324 Adult health I - Chamberlain College of Nursing

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Week 6: Altered Inflammation and Immunity Nursing Care: Altered Inflammation Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Inflammation Infection and Inflammation Which statement regarding infection and in... flammation is correct? The terms infection and inflammation are interchangeable Inflammation is always present with infection Infection is always present with inflammation Infection and inflammation are not related Process of Healing Adam is a 22-year-old student who loves to skateboard and spend time outside. Recently while skateboarding, Adam fell, breaking his wrist. After surgery to repair his wrist, Adam’s incision was sutured closed. This is an example of which process of healing? Primary intention Secondary intention Tertiary intention Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Which statement best describes negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)? The use of medications applied topically to dissolve necrotic tissue Removal of large amounts of nonviable tissue, and prepares the wound bed for healing A vacuum source that promotes removal of fluid, exudate, and infectious debris for healing and closure Self-Check: Assessment The nurse is assessing Adam’s incision from his wrist surgery. Which descriptive words would be appropriate to include in the nurse’s assessment note? Select all that apply. Hemorrhagic Purulent Red Inflamed Necrotic Self-Check: Adam's Assessment Soft Tissue Injury During Adam’s initial fall injury, he also sprained his ankle. Which intervention is most appropriate for Adam and his soft tissue injury? Compression with an elastic bandage Encourage early ambulation Ice to the ankle for 30 minutes Assessments Prior to applying compression to Adam’s ankle, what assessments would be important for the nurse to complete? Select all that apply. Oral temperature Passive range of motion (ROM) Distal pulses Capillary refill Blood pressure The Infectious Process Which statement, made by Adam, is most concerning? “My wrist is so hot!” “My pain is an 8/10 in my wrist.” “ I have some watery fluid coming from my incision.” “I don’t know if I can move my fingers or wrist anymore.” [Show More]

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