An Older Patient Is Recovering from Abdominal Surgery

question 22

Multiple Choice

An older patient is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which interventions will the nurse consider when planning care for this patient?

• A) The wound should be kept covered with an antimicrobial dressing.
• B) The wound dressing should be changed daily and kept dry.
• C) There is a need to keep the wound edges taped.
• D) Skin near the wound needs to be massaged to increase blood flow.

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