A patient who underwent abdominal surgery one week ago presents with slight pinkish discoloration and mild induration around the incision site, no warmth, and the patient expresses concerns over tightening sensation without significant pain. Vital signs are stable. What is the appropriate nursing intervention?
Apply an iodine-based antiseptic to the incision site and cover with an occlusive dressing.
Advise the patient to monitor the incision and consult if there's any increase in redness, swelling, or if pain develops, and continue to keep the incision clean and dry.
Utilize moist heat to the area to promote blood circulation and faster healing.
Initiate a course of oral antibiotics to preemptively treat any potential subclinical infection.