A Nurse Is to Remove an Interrupted Suture from an Incision

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse is to remove an interrupted suture from an incision site.After the site has been cleansed,which of these steps is correct?

• A)Use forceps to grasp the middle of the suture,cut it,and pull either end.
• B)Use forceps to grasp the suture near the knot,place the curved edge of the scissors under the suture and cut close to the skin,and pull the long end to remove.
• C)Use forceps to grasp every other suture,cut each with the curved edge of the scissors down,and pull the short end to remove.
• D)Grasp the knot of the suture,cut with the scissors in a position of comfort,and pull either end.

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