A Child Is Brought to the Clinic After Falling from a Swing

question 4

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the clinic after falling from a swing and scraping both knees and hands. An examination reveals abraded skin with oozing serous fluid and blood, along with dirt and grime from the playground surface. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do to minimize the risk of infection?

• A) Apply povidone-iodine to all areas.
• B) Irrigate gently with normal saline.
• C) Rinse with hydrogen peroxide.
• D) Scrub the abraded areas with alcohol.

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