The nurse is assessing the negative-pressure wound therapy system and notes a large leak.The previous nurse had already attempted to repair the leak by applying more transparent dressing three different times.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Add another layer of transparent dressing to the leak.
B) Inform the provider that the system is not working.
C) Notify the wound, ostomy, and continence nurse.
D) Replace the transparent film over the filler gauze.
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