The patient's colectomy incision is red and the skin around the sutures is taut and shiny. What nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Assess for the presence of drainage or odor.
2. Clean this healing wound and redress as ordered.
3. Collaborate with the healthcare provider regarding suture removal.
4. Instruct the patient to use additional splinting for deep breathing and coughing.
Answer: 1
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