Which nursing entry is most complete in describing a client’s wound?

Which nursing entry is most complete in describing a client’s wound?

1. Wound appears to be healing well. Dressing dry and intact.
2. Wound well approximated with minimal drainage.
3. Drainage size of quarter; wound pink, 4 × 4s applied.
4. Incisional edges approximated without redness or drainage; two 4 × 4s applied.

ANSWER

ANS: 4
This is the most complete description of the client’s wound. It describes the wound according to characteristics observed and the dressing that covers it. Wounds should be measured using the metric system, not described as the size of objects.