Identify the Proper Sequence for the Steps the Nurse Should

Short Answer

Identify the proper sequence for the steps the nurse should follow in changing the dressing on an incision that is closed with surgical staples.
____ Apply antiseptic ointment to the suture line.
____ Cleanse the area around the incision with an appropriate cleansing solution.
____ Explain the procedure to the client.
____ Teach the client how to minimize stress on the incision line.
____ Note characteristics of any drainage.
____ Remove the old dressing using clean technique.
____ Apply the new dressing using sterile technique.