RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 376 of 2368

The nurse finds that a client's granulation tissue is dark red, painful, and bleeds with minimal contact. Which action should the nurse anticipate?

  1. Applying a dry dressing and reassessing in one week
  2. Obtaining a wound culture because infection is suspected
  3. Removing the granulation tissue with a sharp instrument
  4. Elevating the extremity and applying a warm compress
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Correct answer: Obtaining a wound culture because infection is suspected

Unhealthy granulation tissue is often caused by infection. A culture guides the antibiotic the provider prescribes.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Wound Care: PHASES OF WOUND HEALING. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026