Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 397 of 2368
The nurse teaches a client about care of Steri-Strips after staple removal. Which statement by the client shows that the teaching was effective?
- I will soak in a tub bath each evening
- I will pull the strips off after three days
- I will let the strips fall off on their own over time
- I will keep the strips wet to help them loosen
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Correct answer: I will let the strips fall off on their own over time
Steri-Strips should not be pulled off. They fall off gradually, usually in one to three weeks, and showers are preferred over tub baths.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Wound Care: Checklist for Staple Removal. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026