The nurse is cleansing a patient's infected pressure ulcer. What type of equipment should the nurse use?
a. A needleless 30-mL syringe
b. A needleless 60-mL syringe
c. A 10-mL syringe with a 24-gauge needle
d. A 30-mL syringe with an 18-gauge needle
ANS: D
The ulcer should be thoroughly cleansed via whirlpool, handheld shower head, or irrigating system with a pressure between 4 and 15 pounds per square inch (psi), such as a 30-mL syringe with an 18-gauge needle. C. A smaller needle can generate too much pressure and damage new tissue. A. B. A needleless syringe may not generate enough pressure.
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