The nurse who works at a homeless clinic wants to improve healing of chronic wounds in clients living on the streets. Which of the following would be the best action to take to improve client outcomes?
a. Provide antibiotics to all homeless persons with chronic, nonhealing wounds
b. Offer daily access to a room with soap, water, and bandages
c. Hand out free bandaging supplies following each clinic visit
d. Perform regular monitoring of the client's wound condition
ANS: B
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