Practice Question
A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse performing wound irrigation for a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Uses a syringe with a catheter for wound irrigation
Rationale:
🔵Using a syringe with a catheter provides controlled pressure and direction during wound irrigation, allowing the solution to cleanse the wound bed thoroughly without damaging tissue.
🔵This technique supports effective removal of debris and exudate, reduces infection risk, and aligns with evidence-based wound care practices.
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This question is from RN Fundamentals~2023 Exam 5 which contains 60 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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