Mr. Singh, age 68, has taken prednisone, a corticosteroid drug, for many years to control his asthma. He had hernia surgery yesterday and went home. He lives 60 miles from the nearest doctor. You are talking by telephone and have already discussed pain management.
Choose the best question to ask over the telephone to assess for the presence of a potential complication of wound healing.
Is the incision painful if you press firmly on it through the dressing?
Are the edges of the incision close together or are they separated?
Who is helping you with the heavy lifting? Did your bowels move yesterday or today?
The best option would be.
Are the edges of the incision close together or are they separated.
Because prolonged corticosteroid therapy have a side effect of poor wound healing.
So there may be a possibility of poor wound healing in Mr Singh
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Mr. Singh, age 68, has taken prednisone, a corticosteroid drug, for many years to control his...