The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has an Open

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an open wound and is evaluating the progress of wound healing. Which priority action will the nurse take?

A) Ask the nursing assistive personnel if the wound looks better.
B) Document the progress of wound healing as "better" in the chart.
C) Measure the wound and observe for redness, swelling, or drainage.
D) Leave the dressing off the wound for easier access and more frequent assessments.

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