Question

Which of the following is an accurate step when applying a saline-moistened dressing on a client's wound?

A) Do not use irrigation to clean the wound before changing the dressing.
B) Hold the fine-mesh gauze over the basin and pour the ordered solution over the mesh to saturate it.
C) Exert light pressure to pack the wound tightly with moistened dressing.
D) Apply several dry, sterile gauze pads over the wet gauze and place the ABD pad over the gauze.

Answer 1

The correct step in applying a saline-moistened dressing on a client's wound is to hold the gauze over a basin and saturate it with saline solution. It is also important to irrigate the wound and loosely pack the moistened dressing, followed by a layer of dry gauze.

Step-by-step explanation:

When applying a saline-moistened dressing on a client's wound, one accurate step is B) Hold the fine-mesh gauze over the basin and pour the ordered solution over the mesh to saturate it. This ensures the gauze is evenly saturated with the saline solution, which can help in the wound healing process by keeping the wound moist. It is also important to clean the wound with proper irrigation before applying a new dressing, and when packing the wound, apply the dressing loosely to promote healing rather than tightly which can cause injury. After the moistened dressing is in place, a dry, sterile gauze may be placed over it to keep it secure. However, caution should be used to apply a layer that allows the wound to breathe and not so many that it causes excessive pressure.