Practice Question
When performing dressing changes in an older client, what should the nurse assess for?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Signs of infection
Rationale:
🟢 During dressing changes, assessing for infection signs is critical, especially in older clients who are at higher risk.
🟢 Signs include redness, swelling, warmth, purulent drainage, and odor.
🟢 Early detection allows for timely intervention to prevent systemic infection or delayed wound healing.
🟢 Older adults may not mount a typical febrile response, so visual and local wound signs are essential cues.
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This question is from LPN Medsurg Level 2 Exam~2024 which contains 42 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4