S.G returns to the unit after her cheiloplasty. The surgeon notes on the chart that surgical glue was used
to close the incision.
you note standing postoperative orders to clean with normal saline and apply anti-
biotic ointment three times per day.
True or False: You would call the surgeon to question this order. Explain your answer.
True. Antibiotic ointment should not be applied to incisions closed with surgical glue.
Antibiotic ointment causes premature breakdown of the protective barrier and should not be used.
In general, surgical glue will spontaneously peel off in 5 to 10 days.
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