A 75-year-old male patient had abdominal surgery a week ago. He has…

Question A 75-year-old male patient had abdominal surgery a week ago. He has… A 75-year-old male patient had abdominal surgery a week ago. He has a 5-inch midline abdominal incision, which has staples open to air and a Jackson-Pratt device to suction on the left lower quadrant. The nurse charts he has eaten about one-fourth of his breakfast and lunch. He complains that his wife does not let him get out of bed without calling for assistance; however, his wife is not present today. The nurse tells the patient to ring his call bell so that staff can walk with him, but after lunch the nurse finds the patient alone near his door. “This incision doesn’t feel right,” he says. On examination, the staples have come loose, and part of his incision is exposed and bulging. What actions should the nurse take? Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)