When does the nurse remove the postoperative client's sutures?
1. When the wound is closed and scar tissue is seen
2. When the wound has visible scabs and is no longer edematous
3. When all drainage from the wound ceases
4. When the physician orders removal of sutures
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Rationale: Sutures are not removed until an order is received from the physician. Prior to removing sutures, the nurse assesses that the wound is approximated, healing has begun, and there are no open areas or drainage. If the wound does not appear ready for suture removal, the nurse would notify the physician and ask that the provider assess the wound before sutures are removed. Waiting until scar tissue appears would leave the sutures in place for too long a period of time and increase the risk of infection.
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