The nurse is removing every other staple from a surgical wound, which has been closed with 15 staples. The wound begins to separate after removal of 3 of the 15. What nursing action should be implemented?
a. Remove 7 more alternate staples and securely tape with Steri-Strips
b. Cover with moist dressing and apply a binder
c. Continue to remove staples as ordered because this is an expected outcome
d. Leave the 12 staples in place and record the separation
ANS: D
If the wound separates during the removal of staples, cease the removal, cover with a dry dressing, and record the separation.
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