A Patient Is Admitted with a Recent Surgical Wound That

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with a recent surgical wound that is infected and exhibits an open suture line. The HCP prescribes negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) . Which step in setting up the treatment does the nurse anticipate?

• A)Moist gauze is placed into the open wound.
• B)The wound is packed loosely with a sterile sponge.
• C)Pressure is applied and increased until drainage appears.
• D)The wound is covered completely with thick, absorbent pads.

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