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Title: The nurse is preparing to irrigate a client's abdominal wound. In which order should the nurse ... Post by: Anastasia26 on Jan 18, 2018 The nurse is preparing to irrigate a client's abdominal wound. In which order should the nurse perform this irrigation?
1. Dry the area around the wound. 2. Insert the catheter into the wound until resistance is met. 3. Remove and discard clean gloves. 4. Apply clean gloves. 5. Irrigate until the solution flows clear. 6. Select a syringe with a catheter attached or with an irrigating tip. Title: The nurse is preparing to irrigate a client's abdominal wound. In which order should the nurse ... Post by: madisons0212 on Jan 18, 2018 Correct Answer: 4,6,2,5,1,3
Rationale 1: After irrigating, the nurse should dry the area around the wound. Rationale 2: The nurse should then insert the catheter into the wound until resistance is met. Rationale 3: The nurse should then remove and discard the clean gloves. Rationale 4: The nurse first should apply clean gloves. Rationale 5: The nurse should then irrigate the wound until the solution flows clear. Rationale 6: The nurse should then select a syringe with a catheter attached or with an irrigating tip. |