A nurse who provides care on a burn unit is preparing to apply a patient's ordered topical antibiotic ointment. What action should the nurse perform when administering this medication?
A) Apply the new ointment without disturbing the existing layer of ointment.
B) Apply the ointment using a sterile tongue depressor.
C) Apply a layer of ointment approximately 1/16 inch thick.
D) Gently irrigate the wound bed after applying the antibiotic ointment.
Ans: C
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After removing the old ointment from the wound bed, the nurse should apply a layer of ointment 1/16-inch thick using clean gloves. The wound would not be irrigated after application of new ointment.
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