ATI PN Custom Fundamentals CH 38 Liz
ATI PN Custom Fundamentals CH 38 Liz ( 53 Questions)
Which of the following types of dressings should the nurse select to help promote hemostasis?
Alginate dressings are highly absorbent and suitable for wounds with heavy drainage. They also promote hemostasis by activating the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade.
Dry gauze is not the best choice for a bleeding wound as it does not have hemostatic properties.
Hydrogel dressings are primarily for wounds with little to no exudate and not suitable for a bleeding wound.
Transparent dressings are thin, waterproof dressings used for superficial wounds and not suitable for a bleeding wound.
Choice A rationale:
Alginate dressings are highly absorbent and suitable for wounds with heavy drainage. They also promote hemostasis by activating the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade.
Choice B rationale:
Dry gauze is not the best choice for a bleeding wound as it does not have hemostatic properties.
Choice C rationale:
Hydrogel dressings are primarily for wounds with little to no exudate and not suitable for a bleeding wound.
Choice D rationale:
Transparent dressings are thin, waterproof dressings used for superficial wounds and not suitable for a bleeding wound.