DOI: https://doi.org/10.56885/DNMK4627

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To Swab Or Not To Swab? That Is The Question

By Sheri McPhee RN BScN MEd NSWOC WOCC (C)

Abstract: A 69-year-old male client is receiving daily nursing visits for chronic wounds to the left lower leg. Within the past few days, the visiting nurse has noted an increase in wound size and drainage, and the client reports increased pain. This case study describes some of the key considerations for the clinician when considering how to proceed.

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