Which of the following observations in the patient who has
undergone allograft for treatment of burn site must be reported to
the physician immediately?
a) Crackles in the lungs
Crackles in the lungs may indicate a fluid buildup indicative of
congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema.
b) Pain at the allograft donor site
Pain at the allograft donor site is anticipated, since the nerve endings
have been stimulated.
c) Sanguineous drainage at the allograft donor site
Sanguineous drainage at the allograft donor site is anticipated, since
upper layers of tissue have been removed.
d) Decreased pain at the allograft recipient site
Decreased pain at the recipient site is anticipated since the wound has
been protected by the graft.
undergone allograft for treatment of burn site must be reported to
the physician immediately?
a) Crackles in the lungs
Crackles in the lungs may indicate a fluid buildup indicative of
congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema.
b) Pain at the allograft donor site
Pain at the allograft donor site is anticipated, since the nerve endings
have been stimulated.
c) Sanguineous drainage at the allograft donor site
Sanguineous drainage at the allograft donor site is anticipated, since
upper layers of tissue have been removed.
d) Decreased pain at the allograft recipient site
Decreased pain at the recipient site is anticipated since the wound has
been protected by the graft.