A patient with a healing abdominal incision coughs repeatedly and reports a pulling sensation at the incision. Which action best protects the wound?
Correct answer: A. Apply firm support over the incision during coughing
- A. Apply firm support over the incision during coughing
- B. Place the patient flat and restrict all movement
- C. Remove the dressing to inspect the incision immediately
- D. Encourage forceful coughing without supporting the wound
Explanation
Supporting the incision with the hands or a pillow during coughing reduces tension on the wound edges. Coughing should not be completely suppressed because airway clearance is important, but unsupported forceful coughing can increase stress on the incision.
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Wound care covers wound classification, healing stages, assessment of tissue and drainage, pain, infection signs, dressing selection and clean or sterile dressing technique. It also includes pressure injuries by stage and the factors affecting healing, such as nutrition, circulation, diabetes, infection and prolonged pressure.
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