After a client's surgical excisional biopsy, the nurse would apply
a. antibiotic ointment and a dry dressing.
b. Band-Aids only.
c. hydrocolloid dressing only.
d. petrolatum gauze and paper tape.
A
After excisional biopsy, the nurse should cover the major biopsy sites with antibiotic ointment and a clean bandage or dry dressing unless ordered otherwise.
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