The nurse educator is reviewing with a group of student nurses procedures related to suture and staple removal. What is the best response by a student nurse about the correct time frame for removal of sutures and staples after surgery?
A) 1 to 4 days
B) 4 to 7 days
C) 7 to 10 days
D) 10 to 14 days
C
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Suture and staple removal is generally done 7 to 10 days after surgery, not 1 to 4 days, 4 to 7 days, or 10 to 14 days.
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