EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NOTE This is a 29-year-old who presented to the ED after attending a party. Apparently, the patient became intoxicated, fell with a bottle in his hand, and, as a result, has a deep gash wound on his left arm. His tetanus immunization is up to date. The wound is approximately 6 cm, located on the left forearm. It extends into the deep subcutaneous tissue but does not appear to have affected the muscles or tendons. Betadine is applied and local 1% Xylocaine for anesthesia. The entirety of the wound is repaired with vertical mattress sutures to the deep subcutaneous tissue and 4-0 Ethilon to the skin. Patient should have sutures removed in 7–10 days. Responses No query is necessary No query is necessary Query the length of repair Query the length of repair Query whether simple or intermediate repair Query whether simple or intermediate repair Query whether any other services were performed
[Answered]: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NOTE This is a 29-year-old…
Need help with your Perioperative & Surgical Care case study or NCLEX preparation? Connect with a verified Nursing expert now.