Which of the following is an appropriate procedure for the nurse to implement during the application of an absorption or alginate dressing?
A)Never cut the dressing to fit the wound.
B)Irrigate the wound gently to remove residual gel.
C)Fill the wound cavity entirely with the dressing material.
D)Never use a secondary dressing.

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Cleanse the area gently with moist 4×4 sterile gauze pads,swabbing exudate away from the wound,or spray with a wound cleanser.Cleansing effectively removes any residual dressing gel without injuring newly formed delicate granulation tissue formed in the healing wound bed.With some brands,dressings can be trimmed to fit wound size,whereas other brands of dressings cannot be cut.Fill the wound cavity only one-half to two-thirds full to allow for expansion with absorption.Apply a secondary dressing,such as transparent film,hydrogen,foam,or hydrocolloid.

Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Procedure for the Nurse