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The Nurse Is Changing the Client's Dressing on the Second

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The nurse is changing the client's dressing on the second postoperative day and notes a small amount of serosanguineous drainage.What is the nurse's best action?


A) Cleanse the suture line and apply a sterile dressing.
B) Culture the drainage and leave the incision open to air.
C) Cover the incision with a transparent dressing.
D) Notify the surgeon to assess the client.

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