A Patient Is Due for a Wound Dressing Change for a Horizontal

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is due for a wound dressing change for a horizontal lower abdominal incision. In which direction should the nurse pull to remove the tape from the old dressing?

• A) From left to right across the abdomen
• B) From right to left across the abdomen
• C) From the top of the wound to the bottom
• D) From each of the four sides toward the wound

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