Wound Care Questions & Answers. Latest Exam Review Updates. Full coverage.

Wound Care Questions & Answers. Latest Exam Review Updates. Full coverage. Before performing a wound assessment, which nursing action would reduce the patient's risk for infection? A. Taking the patient's temperature B. Applying clean gloves C. Assessing the wound for drainage D. Assessing the dressing for drainage - -B. Applying clean gloves Which wound would be allowed to heal by secondary intention? A. Cleft lip repair B. Infected hysterectomy incision C. Exploratory laparoscopy incision D. Facial laceration caused by a pocket knife - -B. Infected hysterectomy incision The nurse notes that a patient's surgical wound is healing slowly. Which health problem would contribute to slow wound healing? A. Osteoarthritis B. Glaucoma C. Deafness D. Diabetes mellitus - -D. Diabetes mellitus Which intervention can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in caring for a patient with a wound? A. Assessing the site for signs of redness