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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is providing wound care for a client with a surgical incision that shows partial separation at the sutured edges and minimal serosanguinous drainage. Which intervention is the most appropriate during the dressing change to promote wound healing?

  • Apply a sterile saline-moistened dressing to maintain a moist wound environment.

  • Apply a compression wrap to minimize drainage and stabilize the wound.

  • Clean the wound using hydrogen peroxide to reduce infection risk.

  • Reinforce the dressing securely with adhesive tape.

NCLEX RN
Physiological Integrity
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