When Irrigating a Patient's Wound with a Syringe, a Nurse

question 35

Multiple Choice

When irrigating a patient's wound with a syringe, a nurse directs the flow of solution from the superior area to the inferior area of the wound. The rationale for this action is to

• A) Slow the irrigation of the wound, thus eliminating patient discomfort.
• B) Assist the nurse in proceeding in an organized manner.
• C) Direct the flow of solution from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area.
• D) Use gravity in increasing the force of the irrigation.

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