Multiple Choice
A patient with an open abdominal wound has a complete blood cell ( CBC ) count and differential, which indicate an increase in white blood cells (WBCs) and a shift to the left. The nurse anticipates that the next action will be to
A) obtain wound cultures.
B) start antibiotic therapy.
C) redress the wound with wet-to-dry dressings.
D) continue to monitor the wound for purulent drainage.
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