You Have Been Using Pulsed Lavage with Suction (PLWS) for a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

You have been using pulsed lavage with suction (PLWS) for a patient with a noninfected venous ulcer. You have noted no increase in new granulation tissue in the wound for 1 week. Which of the following is most appropriate at this time?

• A) Increase treatment pressure to 20 psi and continue daily PLWS treatments.
• B) Discontinue PLWS and consult with the patient's physician.
• C) Debride 50% of the granulation tissue and resume PLWS.
• D) Discontinue PLWS and start warm whirlpool treatments for the wound.

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