Nurse Kate is changing a dressing and providing wound care. Which activity should she perform first?
a. Assess the drainage in the dressing.
b. Slowly remove the soiled dressing
c. Wash hands thoroughly.
d. Put on latex gloves.
Answer C.
When caring for a client, the nurse must first wash her hands. Putting on gloves, removing the dressing, and observing the drainage are all parts of performing a dressing change after hand washing is completed.
a. Assess the drainage in the dressing.
b. Slowly remove the soiled dressing
c. Wash hands thoroughly.
d. Put on latex gloves.
Answer C.
When caring for a client, the nurse must first wash her hands. Putting on gloves, removing the dressing, and observing the drainage are all parts of performing a dressing change after hand washing is completed.