Multiple choice

Select the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The nurse ___________ the wound of the patient ever since the doctor came.

  1. has been dressing

  2. had been dressing

  3. had dressed

  4. will have dressed

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A Correct answer
Explanation

 The doctor's arrival is in the past tense. The nurse's action is part completion (perfect) and part continous. Therefore, present perfect tense (has been) is applicable.