The nurse is providing instruction to a patient regarding home wound irrigation. How far should the patient hold the hand-held showerhead from the wound when irrigating the wound?
a. 2.5 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 12 inches
d. 18 inches
ANS: C
When wound irrigation is done at home with a hand-held showerhead, the showerhead should be held approximately 12 inches from the wound.
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