The nurse is preparing to change a client's sternal dressing.What action by the nurse is most important?

Name: The nurse is preparing to change a client's sternal dressing.What action by the nurse is most important?
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To prevent a sternal wound infection,the nurse washes hands or performs hand hygiene as a priority.Vital signs do not necessarily need to be assessed beforehand.A mask and gown are not needed.The nurse should gather needed supplies,but this is not the priority.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Change a Client's Sternal Dressing