CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

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The nurse is reviewing the discharge instructions for a patient who had a skin biopsy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further instructions?

“I will use antibiotic ointment as prescribed.”
“I will keep the dressing dry.”
“I will return tomorrow to have the sutures removed.”
“I will watch for any drainage from the wound.”

Explanation

Answer - C - A statement that needs further instructions from the nurse is if the patient said that “ I will return tomorrow to have the sutures removed.” Sutures are usually removed 7 to 10 days after a skin biopsy.

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