A physician orders a wound irrigation to apply local antiseptics to a patient's wound. Which of the following is a guideline for performing this procedure?
A) If the wound is closed, clean technique may be used instead of sterile technique.
B) Sterile water is often the solution of choice when irrigating wounds.
C) When the solution from the wound turns light pink, the irrigation should be stopped.
D) If bleeding is noted that was not previously there, the nurse should continue irrigation and then notify the physician.
A
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The patient is taught that if a pulse or thrill is not felt over the arteriovenous fistula, the next action is to
A) massage the site. B) call the dialysis center or health care provider. C) take the blood pressure in the affected arm. D) take an aspirin and call the health care provider.
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