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NR 302 ATI WOUNDCAREA nurse is caring for a patient who has multiple sclerosis and has a chronic nonhealing wound. The nurse
should recognize that which of the following types of medication is known to delay wound healing?
A. Tricyclic antidepressants
B. Corticosteroids
C. Beta blockers
D. Anticholinergics
B. Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids suppress the immune system and therefore can delay wound healing.
A nurse assessing a pressure ulcer over a patient's right heel area observes a deep crater with no eschar
or slough and no exposed muscle or bone. The nurse should document that this patient has a pressure
ulcer that is
A. unstageable
B. a suspected deep tissue injury
C. stage IV
D. stage III
D. Stage III
A stage III pressure ulcer has full-thickness issue loss appearing as a deep crater, without exposed
muscle or bone. There may or may not be slough. This patient's wound fits this description.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has developed a stage I pressure ulcer in the area of the right ischial
tuberosity. Which of the following should the nurse plan to apply to the ulcer?
A. Zinc oxide
B. Nystatin
C. Papain-urea
D. Polymyxin B
A. Zinc Oxide
Barrier creams and ointments are used for patients prone to skin breakdown from pressure, shear, or
incontinence. They are intended for prevention and for resolving new-onset problems, such as a stage I
pressure ulcer.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a heavily draining wound that continues to show evidence of
bleeding. Which of the following types of dressings should the nurse select to help promote hemostasis?
A. Transparent
B. Hydrofiber
C. Alginate
D. Biologic
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