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Chapter 2 Care for the Surgical Patient
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What assessment should be provided regarding the wound site?
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1) Assess for excessive bleeding or drainage(must be reported to surgeon immediately in the first 24-48 hours following surgery) 2)Circle the shadowed drainage on the bandage with time and date assists in determining if more or continued bleeding occurs 3)Dehiscence with distention, vomiting, coughing or infection must be monitored
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