Question: The nurse is caring for a patient who has a dressing over a surgical wound created the night before. The dressing has never been changed. How should the nurse proceed? Question options: Culture the wound if wound exudate is present. Change the dressing so she/he can assess the wound. Administer an analgesic 30 to 45 minutes before a dressing change. Administer an analgesic 30 minutes after a dressing change.