The nurse is providing care for a client who postoperatively has developed an infected incisional wound and is depressed and anorexic. Which of the following nursing interventions has priority?
1. Sterile wound care
2. Frequent small meals
3. Administration of antidepressant medication
4. Educating the client regarding wound care at home
ANS: 1
The priority of administering therapies to promote wound healing overrides the goal of educating the client to assume self-care therapies at home. While the other options reflect appropriate inter-ventions for this client, none has priority over wound care.
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