A patient with very thin, fragile skin has just been resuscitated in the emergency department. During the resuscitation efforts, a dressing was taped over an IV site. How should the nurse remove this dressing?

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Since the patient has very thin, fragile skin, the nurse should hold the skin down and gently pull the tape off to avoid further trauma or injury to the skin. Option A is not appropriate as it may cause pain and injury to the patient. Option B may be too abrasive for the fragile skin. Option D is not recommended as the site should be monitored for signs of infection, and leaving a dressing on for several days may increase the risk of infection.

A Patient with Very Thin, Fragile Skin Has Just Been