Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to perform a wound irrigation for a client who has a stage 3 pressure injury. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan to use?
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Correct Answer:
A piston syringe.
Rationale:
🔵 A piston syringe (35-mL) with an appropriate gauge catheter is recommended for wound irrigation, especially in stage 3 pressure injuries.
🔵 This method provides adequate pressure (8–15 psi) to cleanse the wound without causing trauma.
🔵 Barrier ointments, cotton balls, and chilled solutions are not appropriate for irrigation of open wounds.
🔵 Wound irrigation helps reduce infection risk and remove exudate and debris.
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This question is from ATI PN Fundamentals~2020 NGN Exam1 which contains 50 questions.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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