Which Is the Appropriate Initial Intervention for the Nursing Diagnostic

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which is the appropriate initial intervention for the nursing diagnostic statement Impaired skin integrity related to poor wound healing?

• A) Reinforce the wound dressing as needed with 4 ´ 4 gauze.
• B) Perform the ordered dressing change twice daily.
• C) Document wound characteristics.
• D) Assess wound appearance each shift.

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