NCLEX RN Practice Question
A nurse is providing wound care for a client with a surgical incision that shows partial separation at the sutured edges and minimal serosanguinous drainage. Which intervention is the most appropriate during the dressing change to promote wound healing?
Apply a compression wrap to minimize drainage and stabilize the wound.
Clean the wound using hydrogen peroxide to reduce infection risk.
Reinforce the dressing securely with adhesive tape.
Apply a sterile saline-moistened dressing to maintain a moist wound environment.