The nurse assesses a patient's wound and notices leakage at the edge of the transparent film of the negative-pressure wound therapy.Which does the nurse implement to promote wound healing and prevent infection?
A) Apply strips of transparent film to repair the leak.
B) Change the patient's negative-pressure wound therapy dressing.
C) Patch the leaks with an adhesive dressing.
D) Contain leakage with a large ABD dressing.
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