Asked by Brianna Vitiello on May 27, 2024

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On which types of wounds may the nurse use a pulsatile high-pressure lavage for irrigation?

A) Graft sites
B) Wounds with exposed blood vessels
C) Necrotic tissue
D) Wounds with exposed muscle or tendons

Pulsatile Lavage

A medical cleaning process using a pulsed, pressurized fluid to remove debris and infection from wounds.

Necrotic Tissue

Dead tissue within a living body, often requiring removal to promote healing of the surrounding healthy tissue.

Graft Sites

Areas of the body where tissue has been transplanted during a surgical procedure, such as skin or organs.

  • Familiarize oneself with the logic and guidelines governing the practices of wound irrigation.
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Carter FranklinJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pulsatile high-pressure lavage is often the irrigation of choice for necrotic wounds.The amount of irrigant is wound size dependent.Pressure settings on the device need to remain between 4 and 15 psi.Do not use this type of irrigation with graft sites or exposed blood vessels,muscle,tendon,or bone.