The nurse prepares to remove the patient's sutures and staples. Which step should the nurse implement before proceeding with the removal?
a. Assess the type of suture material used.
b. Snip off both ends of the suture material.
c. Cleanse crusting with hydrogen peroxide.
d. Plan staple removal for postoperative day 5.
A
The nurse determines the type of material used for wound closure before removing the staples or sutures for efficient time management and proper preparation for removal. To avoid patient ex-posure, discomfort, and dissatisfaction, the nurse avoids starting the procedures without suitable supplies. The nurse avoids snipping off both ends of the suture material to keep the sutures visi-ble at all times, ensuring that he or she always has an end to grasp for removal. Hydrogen perox-ide is avoided for wound care or removal of staples or sutures because it is too harsh for topical use. Generally postoperative day 5 is too early for staple removal; staples are more typically re-moved on days 7 to 10.
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