The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Order

The nurse is caring for a patient with an order for an "open dressing." Which action indicates that the nurse accurately understands the order?

A) The nurse leaves the entire lesion open to air.
B) The nurse changes wet compresses frequently enough to keep them wet.
C) The nurse applies medicated ointment directly in the open wound.
D) The nurse applies dressings to the perimeter of the wound while leaving the center of the wound open to air.