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9. You are performing wound care on a diabetic patient. You notice purulent drainage and increased redness around the incision site, accompanied by a foul odor. What is your most appropriate action?

A. Continue with routine dressing change and monitor
B. Immediately notify the attending physician and document findings
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C. Apply more antibiotic ointment and reassess later
D. Advise the patient to increase sugar intake to promote healing

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  • Continue with routine dressing change and monitor
  • Immediately notify the attending physician and document findings
  • Apply more antibiotic ointment and reassess later
  • Advise the patient to increase sugar intake to promote healing

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