The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Being

question 54

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged following an appendectomy.Which instruction is the most important for the nurse to teach this client regarding wound healing?

• A) "Thoroughly irrigate the wound with hydrogen peroxide once a day."
• B) "Apply a lubricating lotion to the edges of the wound twice a day."
• C) "Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet."
• D) "Notify the healthcare provider if you notice swelling, warmth, or tenderness at the wound site."

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