The nurse who started using a proteolytic enzyme on a pressure ulcer on Sunday makes a note in the care plan to reevaluate the wound carefully for full effect on which of the following days of the same week?

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Since the nurse started using the proteolytic enzyme on Sunday, Wednesday would be the best day to reevaluate the wound for full effect. This allows for a reasonable amount of time for the enzyme to have an effect on the wound. Monday would be too soon, and Friday or Saturday would be too late.

The Nurse Who Started Using a Proteolytic Enzyme on a Pressure