The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Just Returned from a Bowel

The nurse is assessing a patient who just returned from a bowel resection 1 hour ago. The nurse notes a dressing over the suture line that is wet with sero sanguineous drainage. The nurse should initially:

A) perform a sterile dressing change.
B) document and report the wet dressing to the charge nurse.
C) reinforce the wet dressing and document.
D) place a towel on the bed and turn the patient to the operated side.