A patient who has diabetes is admitted for an exploratory laparotomy for abdominal pain. When planning interventions to promote wound healing,what is the nurse's highest priority?

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Elevated blood glucose will have an impact on multiple factors involved in wound healing. Ensuring adequate nutrition is also important for the postoperative patient,but a higher priority is blood glucose control. A temperature of 102° F will not impact adversely on wound healing,although the nurse may administer antipyretics if the patient is uncomfortable. Application of a dry,sterile dressing daily may be ordered,but frequent dressing changes for a wound healing by primary intention is not necessary to promote wound healing.

A Patient Who Has Diabetes Is Admitted for an Exploratory