The nurse is preparing to change a dry dressing of a surgical wound and will use which technique to ensure that the wound stays clean during the procedure?
A. The nurse will wear a gown, cap, and shoe covers and will use sterile gloves for the procedure.
B. The nurse will wear a mask and use clean gloves to remove the outer dressing.
C. The nurse does not need to wear any personal protective equipment (PPE) during the procedure.
D. The nurse does not need to wear clean gloves to clean the wound and but should use sterile gloves to reapply the dressing.
Answer: B
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