NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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INC/DRN
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I & D
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Detailed explanation-1: -Incision and drainage (I&D) is a widely used procedure in various care settings, including emergency departments and outpatient clinics.
Detailed explanation-2: -2. Using a scalpel with either an 11 or 15 blade, make a simple linear incision at the point of maximal fluctuance and through the length of the abscess; a stab incision may be used in a cosmetic area. 3. Obtain culture of drainage fluid, if indicated*.
Detailed explanation-3: -Smaller abscesses (<5 mm) may resolve spontaneously with the application of warm compresses and antibiotic therapy. Larger abscesses will require I&D as a result of an increase in collection of pus, inflammation, and formation of the abscess cavity, which lessens the success of conservative measures.
Detailed explanation-4: -Article-Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures (A56766)