A Diabetic Patient Is Admitted for a Laparotomy and Possible

A diabetic patient is admitted for a laparotomy and possible release of adhesions. When planning interventions to promote wound healing, the nurse's highest priority will be

A) maintaining the patient's blood glucose within a normal range.
B) ensuring that the patient has an adequate dietary protein intake.
C) giving antipyretics to keep the temperature less than 102° F ( 38.9° C ) .
D) redressing the surgical incision with a dry, sterile dressing twice daily.

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