The odour from a hospitalised client's draining wound permeates the room and is very overwhelming and distracting to the client and the staff. What intervention would be most helpful?

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Keeping the wound dressing dry and clean is the most appropriate intervention to manage the odour from a draining wound. This will help prevent the growth of bacteria and reduce the amount of discharge, thereby minimizing the odour. The other interventions may be ineffective or potentially harmful to the wound and should not be used. Instilling a vinegar solution into the wound can cause damage to the tissue and delay healing, burning a candle can be a fire hazard in a healthcare setting, and spraying the room with a floral room spray can irritate the client's respiratory system and mask the odour without addressing the root cause.

The Odour from a Hospitalised Client's Draining Wound Permeates the Room