A client has a yellow wound with purulent drainage. The nurse identifies what type of wound care as appropriate for this client's wound?
1. Cover it with transparent film.
2. Damp-to-damp normal saline dressing.
3. Cover it with a dry dressing.
4. Irrigating the wound.
5. Apply impregnated hydrogel.
Correct Answer: 2,4,5
Rationale 1: Covering with a transparent film is not appropriate for a yellow wound.
Rationale 2: Damp-to-damp normal saline dressing will remove nonviable tissue from the wound, and is appropriate for a yellow wound.
Rationale 3: Covering with a dry dressing is not appropriate for a yellow wound.
Rationale 4: Irrigating the wound is appropriate for a yellow wound.
Rationale 5: Applying impregnated hydrogel is appropriate for a yellow wound.
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