Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Action When

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when changing a patient's dressing?

• A)Pull off the dressing stuck to the wound very quickly. 
• B)Loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with sterile water. 
• C)Cleanse the wound site with bleach solution. 
• D)Loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with antibacterial ointment.

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