The nurse notes black necrotic tissue on the client's wound. Which term is appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this finding?
1. Debridement
2. Eschar
3. Alginate
4. Purulence
Correct Answer: 2
Eschar is black necrotic tissue. Debridement is the process of removing dead tissue. Alginate is a fluid-absorbing substance that can be placed in highly exudative wounds to absorb the drainage. Purulence is the result of wound infection.
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