Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing to remove a client's abdominal stitches as ordered by the health care provider. Which is the correct action by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hand washing and gloves (B) are sufficient for stitch removal, a clean procedure. Soap/water (A) is unnecessary, sterile technique (C) is excessive, and full PPE (D) is not required.