Before answering this question, review the client’s health information in the EHR. Identify the areas of the provider’s note that concern the nurse. Select to highlight. Provider Prescriptions – 05/03 1042: Client with 2 cm wound dehiscence at distal aspect of surgical incision. Wound with moderate purulent drainage, slight odor noted, 2 cm of erythema. Client afebrile, pain is 4/10. Taking oxycodone once per day and acetaminophen every 6 hours since 4/30/2022 for discomfort. Instructions to client to avoid bodies of water, including hot tubs, pool, bathtubs. Client instructed to take antibiotics and begin dressing changes, nurse to instruct. Client to return to office in 7 days for evaluation of infection. Client to contact provider before scheduled visit if increased wound dehiscence, increased pain, change in hand sensation, numbness, edema, color change, or temperature change.
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