A diabetic client had gallbladder surgery 2 days ago. The nurse changing the dressing should use which intervention specifically related to the client's diabetes?
A) Dispose of the soiled dressings in an appropriate manner.
B) Use strict aseptic technique to avoid infection.
C) Record the amount, type, and characteristics of the drainage.
D) Only use paper tape to avoid skin injury.

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All options are good postoperative nursing care interventions. However, the diabetic client is more susceptible to infection than other clients and dressing changes should be done with strict technique. Diabetic clients have impaired polymorphonuclear leukocyte function and damaged vascular systems that cannot carry sufficient oxygen, WBCs, nutrients, and antibodies to the infected site.

A Diabetic Client Had Gallbladder Surgery 2 Days Ago