The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Order

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with an order for an "open dressing." Which action indicates that the nurse accurately understands the order?

• A) The nurse leaves the entire lesion open to air.
• B) The nurse changes wet compresses frequently enough to keep them wet.
• C) The nurse applies medicated ointment directly in the open wound.
• D) The nurse applies dressings to the perimeter of the wound while leaving the center of the wound open to air.

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