A Nurse Is Making Initial Rounds on Patients

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is making initial rounds on patients. Which intervention for a patient with poor wound healing should the nurse perform first?

• A) Reinforce the wound dressing as needed with 4 * 4 gauze.
• B) Perform the ordered dressing change twice daily.
• C) Observe wound appearance and edges.
• D) Document wound characteristics.