A patient returns from surgery with a dressing on the abdomen. Several hours later, you notice that there is a large amount of blood on the dressing. You should
A. do nothing, as dressings are not your responsibility.
B. get some gauze and cover the dressing.
C. remove the dressing at once.
D. inform the nurse immediately.
Answer: D
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