There is dead tissue throughout the patient's nonhealing abdominal wound.The nurse prepares for which intervention needed to encourage this wound to heal?
A)Diet analysis for protein adequacy
B)Keeping the wound covered to increase oxygen to the wound bed
C)Debridement of devitalized tissue
D)Introduction of air into the wound for drying

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The presence of dead tissue in the wound bed impedes the healing process and needs to be removed through a process called debridement. This can be done through surgical, mechanical, or chemical means. Other interventions such as ensuring protein adequacy and providing oxygen to the wound bed may also be necessary, but they would not be effective until the devitalized tissue is removed. Introduction of air into the wound would not be appropriate as it can dry out the wound and delay healing.

There Is Dead Tissue Throughout the Patient's Nonhealing Abdominal Wound