The nurse is removing every other staple from a surgical wound,which has been closed with 15 staples.The wound begins to separate after removal of 3 of the 15.What nursing action should be implemented?
A) Remove 7 more alternate staples and securely tape with Steri-Strips.
B) Cover with moist dressing and apply a binder.
C) Continue to remove staples as ordered because this is an expected outcome.
D) Leave the 12 staples in place and record the separation.
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