a provider has ordered a wound culture for a client with a non healing wound what is the nurses first action
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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A provider has ordered a wound culture for a client with a non-healing wound. What is the nurse's first action?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. A client arrives speaking only Spanish. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

3. The goal for a client with impaired mobility is to prevent atelectasis. What nursing intervention would best help the client meet this goal?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The orthopneic position helps improve lung expansion, reducing the risk of atelectasis.

4. What is a sign of inadequate perfusion?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

5. A client is post-operative day 1 and reports a sudden increase in blood-tinged liquid draining from his incision after feeling a popping sensation. What is the nurse's next action?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

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