Question

Sterile warm saline soaks three times a day are prescribed for a client with cellulitis from a puncture wound. the primary nurse places a clean basin, washcloth, and protective pad at the bedside in preparation for the soak but is unable to continue the procedure. what should the nurse assigned to complete the soak do?

Answer 1

The nurse should have gloves with her since it is the lacking material in the list. A nurse cannot clean a wound without wearing gloves and the fact that the nurse is handling sterile materials. Gloves are important in this procedure to ensure safe and clean wound cleaning.