The nurse is preparing a client for an operative procedure in the ambulatory surgery unit. The prep consists of a povidone–iodine wash to the operative area. What does the nurse know about this wash?

a. It should be used with caution if the client has allergies.
b. The prep should be done approximately 1 hour preprocedure.
c. The prep should be applied in a circular motion starting in the center and working in an outward motion for at least 5 minutes.
d. A side effect is photosensitivity.


a. It should be used with caution if the client has allergies.
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a. Povidone–iodine should be used with caution if the client has allergies.
b. The time of administration for povidone–iodine varies. .
c. Five minutes is too long for the administration of povidone–iodine. .
d. A side effect of chlorhexidine is photosensitivity. .

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