The nurse is planning to irrigate an infected wound. Which of the following should the nurse do to reduce exposure to pathogens?
1. Wear a mask or eye/face shield.
2. Wear a sterile gown.
3. Place the patient in a side-lying position.
4. Have the patient hold the wound irrigant.
Wear a mask or eye/face shield.
Rationale: Masks and face shields or eye shields should be worn by health care personnel when performing procedures that are likely to cause splashing of blood or body fluids. A sterile gown is not indicated for this procedure. There is not enough information to determine if the patient should be placed in a side-lying position. It is not appropriate to have the patient hold the wound irrigant.
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