The nursing assistant observes the wounds of four clients. Which client would the nursing assistant report to the nurse immediately? The client who:

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The nursing assistant should report immediately the client who has a saturated dressing with bloody drainage because this is an urgent situation that must be addressed by the nurse. The dressing that is outdated needs to be changed but does not need to be addressed immediately. The wound that is open to air and has sutures intact and pink skin is normal. It is expected for a client with a wound to splint the wound when coughing to decrease discomfort.

The Nursing Assistant Observes the Wounds of Four Clients