The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has an Open

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an open wound.For evaluating the progress of wound healing,what is the nurse's priority action?

• A)Asking the unregulated care providers whether the wound looks better.
• B)Documenting the progress of wound healing as "better" in the patient's chart.
• C)Measuring the wound and observe for redness,swelling,or drainage.
• D)Leaving the dressing off the wound for easier access and more frequent assessments.

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