Question

a nurse is replacing the surgical dressing on a client who had abdominal surgery. which of the following actions should the nurse take? don clean gloves to remove the old dressing. loosen the dressing by pulling the tape away from the wound. remove the entire old dressing at once. open sterile supplies after applying sterile gloves

Explanation:

When removing a surgical dressing, the nurse should loosen the dressing by pulling the tape away from the wound to prevent trauma to the wound area. Clean gloves are used for tasks that are likely to have contact with body fluids, but for removing an old dressing, sterile gloves may be required depending on the situation. Removing the entire old dressing at once may cause pain or disrupt the wound. Sterile supplies should be opened before applying sterile gloves to maintain sterility.

Answer:

Loosen the dressing by pulling the tape away from the wound.