The Nurse Assesses a Client's Wound

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a client's wound.Which documentation will the nurse make to indicate a possible infection?

• A)Dressing intact, with a small amount of serosanguineous drainage
• B)Incision line well approximated, moderate amount of drainage noted
• C)Incision intact, suture line is well approximated, and no drainage
• D)Incision intact, moderate amount of purulent drainage, foul odor

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