A Client Has a Chronic Wound That Is Being Treated

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client has a chronic wound that is being treated with a vacuum-assisted wound closure (VAC) device.Which intervention by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Provide pain medication as needed.
• B) Assess the VAC every 2 hours for bleeding.
• C) Check the integrity of the dressing seal every 4 hours.
• D) Document the wound size with each dressing change.

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