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This is not a reportable finding, as foul odor may be present in some wounds without infection, especially if the wound is colonized by anaerobic bacteria. However, the nurse should monitor the wound for other signs of infection, such as increased pain, redness, swelling, or fever.

This is not a reportable finding, as granulation tissue is a sign of healing and indicates that new blood vessels and connective tissue are forming in the wound bed.

This is not a reportable finding, as partial-thickness skin loss is consistent with the definition of a pressure ulcer, which is a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue due to pressure or shear.

This is an incorrect action, as the foam dressing should be cut to fit snugly into the wound cavity, leaving no gaps or spaces between the foam and the wound edges. This ensures optimal contact and negative pressure distribution within the wound.

This is an incorrect action, as the transparent film dressing should be secured with an adhesive drape that covers at least 3 cm beyond the edges of the film. This prevents air leaks and maintains negative pressure within the wound.

This is an incorrect action, as the suction tubing should be disconnected from the device before removing the foam dressing from the wound. This prevents accidental suction of air or fluid into the tubing or device.

This is not an outcome that indicates HBOT effectiveness, as pain reduction may be due to other factors, such as analgesics, compression therapy, or elevation of the leg. Pain is also not a reliable indicator of wound healing, as some wounds may heal without pain or have persistent pain despite healing.

This is not an outcome that indicates HBOT effectiveness, as oxygen saturation in the blood reflects systemic oxygenation and does not necessarily correlate with tissue oxygenation. Oxygen saturation may also vary depending on factors such as hemoglobin level, cardiac output, or ventilation-perfusion mismatch.

This is not an outcome that indicates HBOT effectiveness, as edema reduction may be due to other factors, such as compression therapy, diuretics, or elevation of the leg. Edema is also not a reliable indicator of wound healing, as some wounds may heal with edema or have persistent edema despite healing.