Question

A nurse is planning to irrigate Andreas a clean granulating wound for a patient who has a pressure ulcer. Which of the following action should the nurse take?

A. Apply wet to dry GAUZE dressing
B. IRRIGATE with hydrogen peroxide solution
C. Use a 30 ML syringe
D. Attach 24 gauge Angiocatheter to the syringe

Answer 1

The nurse should use a 30 ML syringe to irrigate the clean granulating wound of the pressure ulcer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should irrigate the clean granulating wound of the pressure ulcer. However, out of the options provided, the correct action for the nurse to take would be to

use a 30 ML syringe

. Irrigation involves flushing the wound with a gentle stream of liquid to remove debris and promote healing. A 30 ML syringe would be suitable to deliver the irrigation solution.