What intervention will the RN implement first when a patient's surgical wound eviscerates?
What intervention will the RN implement first when a patient's surgical wound eviscerates?
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Evisceration refers to dislodging or protrusion of an internal part of the body to the external surface.
When a wound or an injury is exposed to external environment, there are high risk of infection ,to prevent this cover it with a sterile gauze or a gauze pad.This should be soaked in the normal saline and applied on the wound.
The other interventions are
Then immediately inform the concerned provider meanwhile make patient lie down and check the vitals to assess the status of the patient, follow the orders,document the incident
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