The nurse is removing every other staple from a surgical wound,which has been closed with 15 staples.If the wound begins to separate after removal of 3 of the 15 staples,the nurse should:
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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