When Changing the Dressing on a Partial-Thickness Wound,a Nurse Observes

question 16

Multiple Choice

When changing the dressing on a partial-thickness wound,a nurse observes small,pale pink bumps within the wound bed.Which action by the nurse is best?

• A) Remove the bumps with a sterile scalpel.
• B) Document and continue the current treatment.
• C) Clean the wound vigorously to remove the bumps.
• D) Culture the wound and place the client in isolation.

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