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AAMA CMA Practice Question

A patient presents with a laceration that was sutured three days ago. Upon inspection, you note slight redness and swelling around the wound, but no purulent discharge. What is the best course of action to take next?

  • Cleanse the wound with a mild antiseptic solution and apply a fresh, sterile dressing.

  • Apply an antibiotic ointment, assuming no allergy, without cleaning the wound.

  • Inform the patient that redness and swelling are normal and to remove the sutures if it bothers them.

  • Advise the patient to clean the wound at home with hydrogen peroxide.

AAMA CMA
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