The nurse prepares to change the patient's dressing over a surgical incision without drainage but palpates a ridge along the suture line.Which dressing should the nurse apply to this wound?

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A dry sterile gauze is appropriate for a surgical incision without drainage, as it protects the wound and allows it to heal without adding moisture or adhering to the wound.

The Nurse Prepares to Change the Patient's Dressing Over a Surgical