Chapter 8, Problem 12R

Mrs. Tillson underwent _________________ to remove excess fluid from her abdomen.

When treating a bloody wound, the caregiver is required to wear protective gloves. Discuss the possible reasons for this. Is this step taken to protect the patient against diseases on the caregivers hands? Is this step required to protect the caregiver from a bloodborne disease that the patient might have?

The term ____________________ means loss of a large amount of blood in a short time. diarrhea hemorrhage hepatorrhagia otorrhagia