Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and observes that the client's wound has eviscerated. After calling for help. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Correct Answer:
Place the client supine with knees bent.
Rationale:
🔷 Evisceration is a medical emergency where abdominal contents protrude through a surgical incision.
🔷 The nurse should immediately place the client in a supine position with knees bent to reduce abdominal muscle tension and pressure on the wound.
🔷 This position helps prevent further protrusion or tearing of tissues.
🔷 After positioning, the nurse should cover the wound with a sterile saline-moistened dressing and monitor for signs of shock while awaiting surgical intervention.
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Custom NUR 1100 Final Exam Summer 2025 (Dr Santi)
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- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
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