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what is the purpose of steri strips,butterfly strips
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to keep edges approximated, or after wound closure materials have been removed
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name 3 TNIs of steris/butterflys
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use medical asepsis,use PRN, surg asepsis not needed on healed wound,only those incisions that need support steri are needed for
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use appropriate spacing
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provides support
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assess surgical wounds and skin closure
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determine adequacy of wound healubg and intactness of strips for support
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instruct client not to remove strips and allow them to fall off
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prepares client for care of wound after discharge
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why use stainless steel staples
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brings severed tissue together, less iritating,less scarring,good approximation
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TNI observe incision site for what
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drainage,abnormalities,infection, wound disruption
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cleanse site per agency policy if drainage present while performing wound care
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removes bacteria/pathogens from incision and closure materials
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preserve integrity of wound closure material
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don't pull on materials, avoid guaze or clothing catching them.....prevents undue pressure/force on closure materials
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assist w/removal if ordered
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certain closure materials need to be removed or they can cause irritation/infection...NURSES DON"T
TAKE OUT |
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WHY use sutures
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to sew together severed tissue and ligate
(tie)blood vessels or portions of tissue |
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must know if sutures are absorbable or non absorbable
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non absorbable...permanent,
absorbable in approx. 10 days for plain,natural...20 days for chromic |
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why retention sutures
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over staples for 2nd support/reinforcement when unusual stress on suture line
ABD, OBESE |
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TNI for Retention suture: obsesrve for
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drainage,signs of abnormalities,infection,wound disruption
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