What Consideration Is Important for the Nurse When Changing Dressings

question 20

Multiple Choice

What consideration is important for the nurse when changing dressings and applying topical medication to a child's abdomen and leg burns?

• A) Apply topical medication with clean hands.
• B) Wash hands and forearms before and after dressing change.
• C) If dressings have adhered to the wound, soak in hot water before removal.
• D) Apply dressing so that movement is limited during the healing process.

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