Question

the nurse performs a dressing change for a client with an abdominal wound. the nurse notes there is purulent drainage coming from the wound. which action nurse take first? 1. contacts the health care provider. 2. places the client on contact precautions. 3. obtains a wound culture. 4. assesses the clients pain.

Explanation:

Purulent drainage indicates infection. Contact precautions (Option 2) prevent the spread of infection. Assessing pain (Option 4) is important but not the first step. Obtaining a wound culture (Option 3) and contacting the provider (Option 1) come after isolation.

Answer:

1. Places the client on contact precautions.