The Nurse Is Preparing to Remove the Skin Staples from an Older

The nurse is preparing to remove the skin staples from an older adult's incision.Which action will the nurse take to prevent a complication as a result of age and its effect on healing?

A) Be prepared to use skin glue on the edges of the wound.
B) Have Steri-Strips ready to use after the staples are removed.
C) Increase the amount of protein in the patient's diet.
D) Assess the skin edges before the patient is discharged.