A Child Falls on the Playground and Has a Small

question 36

Multiple Choice

A child falls on the playground and has a small laceration on the forearm.What should the school nurse do to cleanse the wound?

• A) Slowly pour hydrogen peroxide over wound.
• B) Soak arm in warm water and soap for at least 30 minutes.
• C) Gently cleanse with sterile pad and a non-stinging povidone-iodine solution.
• D) Wash wound with water or saline for several minutes.

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