A nurse receives a report on a client 3 days postoperative abdominal surgery that includes four saturated dressing changes in 8 hours. Upon assessment of this client, dehiscence and evisceration of the wound are noted. After applying a sterile, moistened 4-x-4, what is the nurse’s next action?

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A nurse receives a report on a client 3 days postoperative abdominal surgery that includes four saturated dressing changes in 8 hours. Upon assessment of this client, dehiscence and evisceration of the wound are noted. After applying a sterile, moistened 4-x-4, what is the nurse’s next action?