You are taking care of a patient post-op day 3 after abdomin…
You are taking care of a patient post-op day 3 after abdominal surgery. The wound is starting to separate and has a foul-smelling, purulent exudate. The patient’s vital signs are HR: 118, RR: 26, BP: 80/40, O2 sat: 92% on room air. Your priority concern is: