Asked by mariana moreno on Jun 06, 2024
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The nurse is in the process of irrigating the wound for a patient who has a large pressure ulcer on his buttock.How should the nurse proceed?
A) Use irrigation pressures of less than 4 psi.
B) Cleanse in a direction from most contaminated to least contaminated.
C) Irrigate so that the solution flows from least contaminated to most contaminated.
D) Irrigate with clean irrigation solution only.
Pressure Ulcer
An injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly seen on bony areas.
Irrigation Pressures
The pressure applied during irrigation to clean out wounds or body cavities, crucial for preventing infection and promoting healing.
Contaminated
Items or surfaces that have come into contact with potentially infectious agents or harmful materials.
- Acquire knowledge of the justification and standards for performing wound irrigation techniques.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the justification and standards for performing wound irrigation techniques.
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