A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an incision. to support tissue repair

-Vitamin A

The nurse should reinforce the importance of including vitamin A in the diet to promote wound healing. It promotes tissue synthesis, wound healing, and immune function. Foods containing vitamin A include sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, and cantaloupe.

-Vitamin C

The nurse should include the importance of vitamin C in wound healing. It plays a role in capillary formation, tissue synthesis, and wound healing. Foods high in vitamin C include oranges, kiwi, cantaloupe, strawberries, and broccoli.

What information should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching about decreasing the risk of developing skin cancer?

Practice Sun Safety.
Stay in the shade..
Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs..
Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade your face, head, ears, and neck..
Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block both UVA and UVB rays..
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher..

What action should the nurse take after entering the room of a client who becomes agitated and combative?

The nurse should not ignore or confront the client because these actions may escalate the agitation. Encouraging the client's involvement in unit activities may help prevent agitation, but, after agitation occurs, it may just escalate the behavior.

What are nursing interventions for wound dehiscence?

Interventions will include assessment of the wound bed to identify any signs necrotic tissue and infection. If infection is suspected, there should be appropriate use of antibiotics, removal of drains, sutures or staples and surgical debridement.

Which action does the nurse implement for the client with wound evisceration?

If found, the nurse should manage an evisceration by immediately notifying the provider and covering the wound with a nonadherent dressing pre-moistened with sterile normal saline.