Which of the following should be included in a patient's postoperative wound care instructions?

A. Cover the wound with a wet dressing
B. Remove the dressing after 12 hours
C. Change the dressing if it becomes wet, dirty, or soaked with blood
D. Clean the wound every other day
E. Clean the wound with isopropyl alcohol


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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