ATI PN Custom Fall 2023 Term 2 Exam 3
ATI PN Custom Fall 2023 Term 2 Exam 3 ( 49 Questions)
Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Applying a warm pack can increase swelling and pain, so it is not recommended.
Removing the stinger by scraping it off with a knife blade can help to reduce the amount of venom that is released into the body.
Applying a tourniquet can restrict blood flow and cause more harm than good.
Sucking the wound can introduce bacteria and cause infection, so it is not recommended.
Choice A rationale:
Applying a warm pack can increase swelling and pain, so it is not recommended.
Choice B rationale:
Removing the stinger by scraping it off with a knife blade can help to reduce the amount of venom that is released into the body.
Choice C rationale:
Applying a tourniquet can restrict blood flow and cause more harm than good.
Choice D rationale:
Sucking the wound can introduce bacteria and cause infection, so it is not recommended.