The nurse is planning to remove the sutures from a client's surgical wound. What should the nurse do before removing the sutures?
1. Apply clean gloves.
2. Verify the order for suture removal.
3. Ambulate the client to the bathroom.
4. Read the order to determine whether a dressing is to be applied after removal.
5. Remove the dressing and clean the incision.
Correct Answer: 2,4,5
Rationale 1: The nurse is to apply sterile gloves for suture removal.
Rationale 2: Before removing skin sutures, the nurse should verify that there is an order for suture removal.
Rationale 3: The client is not to be ambulated to the bathroom for suture removal.
Rationale 4: Before removing skin sutures, the nurse should verify whether a dressing is to be applied following the suture removal.
Rationale 5: Before removing skin sutures, the nurse should remove the dressing and clean the incision.
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