A patient had abdominal surgery.The incision has been closed by primary intention,and the staples are intact.To provide more support to the incision site and decrease the risk of dehiscence,it would be appropriate to apply which of the following?

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An abdominal binder provides added support to an incision site and decreases the risk of wound dehiscence.A T-binder is used in the perineal area.Steri-Strips and paper tape would not be needed for an approximated incision that has intact staples or sutures.

A Patient Had Abdominal Surgery