When changing the dressing on a partial-thickness wound, a nurse observes small, pale pink bumps within the wound bed. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Remove the bumps with a sterile scalpel.
b. Document and continue the current treat-ment.
c. Clean the wound vigorously to remove the bumps.
d. Culture the wound and place the client in isolation.
B
The small, pale pink bumps consist of granulation tissue characteristic of new capillary bed growth (capillary buds)—an indication of proper wound healing. The nurse should continue cur-rent treatment and assessments. Attempting to remove the bumps in any way can interfere with healing. No reason for culturing the wound or placing the client in isolation is known.
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