The home health nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who was discharged home on day 2 after surgery. The nurse is performing the initial visit on the patient's postoperatative day 2
During the visit, the nurse will assess for wound infection. For most patients, what is the earliest postoperative day that a wound infection becomes evident?
A) Day 9
B) Day 7
C) Day 5
D) Day 3
Ans: C
Feedback:
Wound infection may not be evident until at least postoperative day 5. This makes the other options incorrect.
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