A patient recovering from abdominal surgery has an incision has been closed by primary intention,and the staples are intact.To provide more support to the incision site and decrease the risk of dehiscence,what would be appropriate to apply?

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Abdominal binders provide support to the incision site and reduce the risk of dehiscence by limiting movement in the area. Steri-strips and paper tape are used to prevent tension on the wound or wound closure but do not provide support to the incision site. T-binders are used for chest or breast wounds, not abdominal wounds.

A Patient Recovering from Abdominal Surgery Has an Incision Has