Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
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The nurse observes a LPN/LVN perform a wet-to-dry dressing change on a 2-inch abdominal incision. Which of the following behaviors, if performed by the LPN/LVN, would indicate an understanding of proper technique?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Wet-to-dry dressings should have wet gauze packed into the incision without overlapping onto the skin to prevent skin breakdown. Cleansing (A) should be from the center outward, dressings (B) are soaked before packing, and old dressings (D) are removed dry to debride the wound.