The nurse follows the basic concept of wound irrigation when directing the flow of the irrigant:
a. from the area of least contamination to the area of most contamination.
b. forcefully into the wound.
c. gently over the skin into the wound.
d. from a distance of about 12 inches.
A
The irrigant should flow from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area to prevent microorganisms from entering the wound.
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