Which nursing action would the nurse do first when caring for a client's new tattoo?
A) Cover the new tattoo with antibiotic ointment.
B) Wash your hands prior to gloving.
C) Place a sterile gauze dressing over the tattoo.
D) Use a sunscreen (SPF 30) while in the sun.
B
Feedback:
As with any wound care, the nurse washes his or her hands prior to donning gloves. The nurse is then ready to care for the newly tattooed skin. Antibiotic ointment is not required unless there is an infection. Sterile dressings are not warranted because skin is not open. Sunscreen is good protection for the tattoo but not as part of a new tattoo treatment regimen.
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