What should the nurse do when removing intermittent sutures?
A)Snip both sides of the suture before removing.
B)Snip the suture as close to the knot as possible.
C)Snip the suture as close to the skin as possible.
D)Pull up the knot to apply as much tension as possible.

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Snip the suture as close to the skin as possible at the end distal to the knot.Never snip both ends of the suture;there will be no way to remove the part of the suture situated below the surface.Grasp the knot of the suture with forceps,and gently pull up the knot while slipping the tip of the scissors under the suture near the skin.

What Should the Nurse Do When Removing Intermittent Sutures