On postoperative day 3, an otherwise healthy 55-year-old man recovering from a partial hepatectomy is noted to have scant serosanguineous drainage from his abdominal incision. His skin staples are removed, revealing a 1.0cm dehiscence of the upper midline abdominal fascia. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
On postoperative day 3, an otherwise healthy 55-year-old man recovering from a partial hepatectomy is noted to have scant serosanguineous drainage from his abdominal incision. His skin staples are removed, revealing a 1.0cm dehiscence of the upper midline abdominal fascia. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
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On postoperative day 3, an otherwise healthy 55-year-old man recovering from a partial hepatectomy is noted to have scant serosanguineous drainage from his abdominal incision. His skin staples are removed, revealing a 1.0cm dehiscence of the upper midline abdominal fascia. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Placing an abdominal (Scultetus) binder
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