The nurse is caring for a client with a large venous injury that has just begun to show signs of healing. The nurse contacts the healthcare provider and asks for a change from the chemical method of debridement for which reason?
A. Chemical debridement may damage the tissue that has just begun to heal.
B. Chemical debridement is more painful to venous injuries that have begun to show signs of healing.
C. Chemical debridement is ineffective for venous injuries that have just begun to show signs of healing.
D. Chemical debridement is more useful with arterial injuries than venous injuries.
Answer: A
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