The nurse is changing a dressing and providing wound care. Which activity should she perform first?
A) Assess the drainage in the dressing.
B) Slowly remove the soiled dressing.
C) Wash hands thoroughly.
D) Put on latex gloves.
Ans: C
Feedback: Whenever caring for a patient, the first thing the nurse must do is wash her hands. Putting on gloves, removing the dressing, and observing the drainage are all parts of performing a dressing change after handwashing is completed.
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