The Plan of Care for a Postoperative Client Specifies That

question 2

Multiple Choice

The plan of care for a postoperative client specifies that sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution be used to clean the wound. What should the nurse do after reading this information?

• A) Question the physician about the accuracy of this agent.
• B) Refuse to use 0.9% normal saline on a wound.
• C) Document the rationale for not changing the dressing.
• D) Continue with the dressing change as planned.

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Quickly or without delay, often used in the context of responding to communications or fulfilling obligations.