Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a dressing over a surgical wound created the night before.The dressing has never been changed.How should the nurse proceed?
A) Change the dressing so she can assess the wound.
B) Administer an analgesic 30 to 45 minutes before a dressing change.
C) Culture the wound if wound exudate is present.
D) Administer an analgesic 30 minutes after a dressing change.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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