When should a nurse consider culturing a wound?
a. When the tissue is clean and dry
b. When exudate is not present
c. When the patient is afebrile
d. When the surrounding area shows inflammation
D
Consider culturing a wound if it has a foul, purulent odor; inflammation surrounds the wound; a nondraining wound begins to drain; or the patient is febrile.
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