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Which measurements would the nurse use to calculate the surface area of a patient's pressure ulcer? A. Height and weight B. Length and width C. Length and depth D. Width and depth {Ans: B. Length and width}How would the nurse safely apply an enzyme debridement ointment? A. Daub ointment on dead tissue at the wound edges. B. Put ointment on a tongue blade, and gently spread it on the center of the wound. C. Apply ointment to necrotic tissue in the wound while avoiding contact with surrounding skin. D. Apply a gauze dressing to ensure contact with the ointment. {Ans: C. Apply ointment to necrotic tissue in the wound while avoiding contact with surrounding skin.}What is the nurse's best response when additional bloody drainage appears on the initial abdominal dressing of a patient who had surgery 7 hours ago? A. Notify the surgeon of the bleeding. B. Remove the dressing, and assess the wound. C. Assess the patient for signs of shock. D. Further assess the patient and the wound. {Ans: D. Further assess the patient and the wound.}The wound bed of a patient's pressure ulcer is red. What does this finding indicate to the nurse? A.