Which action is appropriate when cleansing a clean surgical wound?
Correct answer: C. Cleaning from the incision outward with new swabs
- A. Wiping from the outer skin toward the incision
- B. Using the same swab repeatedly over the incision
- C. Cleaning from the incision outward with new swabs
- D. Scrubbing the incision firmly until all redness disappears
Explanation
The nurse cleans from the least contaminated area, usually the incision, outward, using a new swab for each stroke. Reusing swabs can spread microorganisms, and vigorous scrubbing can damage healing tissue.
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