The nurse is planning to clean a client's wound. When cleaning a wound, the nurse should:
a. work in a circular motion.
b. cleanse from the dirty area to the clean area.
c. scrub the wound vigorously.
d. cleanse from the clean area to the dirty area.
ANS: D
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