A Child Falls on the Playground and Has a Small

question 20

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 nonstinging povidone-iodine solution.
• D)Wash wound gently with mild soap and water for several minutes.

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