The nurse who is using an enzymatic debridement ointment will
a. apply the ointment liberally over large areas.
b. keep the area moist after application.
c. medicate the client before applying ointment to viable tissue.
d. use the ointment cautiously on neoplastic ulcers.
B
Enzymatic agents work best in a moist environment. The ointment is applied to small areas and is never applied to neoplastic lesions or viable tissue.
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