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A 75-year-old male is postexploratory laparotomy with a total gastrectomy
for gastric cancer. He is postoperative day 2 and has developed a fever
of 38.5°C (101.3°F). There was purulent drainage coming from his midline
incision and surrounding erythema. Approximately 5 cm (2 inches) of the
incision was opened at bedside by removal of 10 staples.
1. Based on the type of wound and amount of wound drainage, which
type of dressing would be appropriate?
2. On assessing the patient on postoperative day 3, you notice a large
amount of bright red blood coming from the base of the open wound.
How would you proceed, and which type of dressing would you
choose?
3. Using SBAR, show how you communicate with the health care team
about this patient.
