Multiple Choice
An 86-year-old resident struck her forearm on a table,causing a category I L-shaped skin tear 6 cm × 2 cm.Which action(s) is/are appropriate for the nurse to take?
A) Clean the tear with alcohol.
B) Approximate the edges of the tear.
C) Secure the skin flap with Steri-Strips.
D) Cover with a nonadherent dressing.
E) Assess closely for 5 days for signs of infection.
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