Summary
Summary ( 13 Questions)
A nurse is providing first aid to a client who has been bitten by a dog. The nurse should take which of the following actions? (Select all that apply.)
Choice A Reason: This choice is correct because washing the wound with soap and water helps to remove dirt and bacteria and prevent infection.
Choice B Reason: This choice is incorrect because applying an antibiotic ointment to the wound may not be necessary or effective for a dog bite wound.
Choice C Reason: This choice is correct because covering the wound with a sterile dressing helps to protect it from further contamination and injury.
Choice D Reason: This choice is correct because reporting the incident to the local health department helps to track and prevent rabies transmission.
Choice E Reason: This choice is incorrect because administering rabies vaccine to the client may not be indicated or available for a dog bite wound.
Choice A Reason: This choice is correct because washing the wound with soap and water helps to remove dirt and bacteria and prevent infection.
Choice B Reason: This choice is incorrect because applying an antibiotic ointment to the wound may not be necessary or effective for a dog bite wound.
Choice C Reason: This choice is correct because covering the wound with a sterile dressing helps to protect it from further contamination and injury.
Choice D Reason: This choice is correct because reporting the incident to the local health department helps to track and prevent rabies transmission.
Choice E Reason: This choice is incorrect because administering rabies vaccine to the client may not be indicated or available for a dog bite wound.