Nursing fundamentals · practice question
After implementing a dressing change, the wound remains red with moderate serous drainage and the client reports pain 6/10. What is the nurse's next step?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Reassess the wound and pain, compare with expected outcomes, and revise the plan if needed.
Why
Evaluation is reassessing outcomes after intervention; ongoing pain and drainage may require plan revision.
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