A nurse is assisting a physician who is using the sharp debridement technique at the bedside of a client at a health care facility. Sharp debridement accomplishes which of the following?
A) Removes necrotic tissue from healthy area of a wound
B) Breaks down and liquefies wound debris
C) Allows the body's enzymes to soften and liquefy tissue
D) Physically removes debris from a deep wound
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The sharp debridement technique removes necrotic tissue from a healthy area of a wound with sterile scissors, forceps, or other instruments. This method is preferred if the wound is infected because it helps the wound to heal quickly and well. The procedure is done at the bedside or in the operating room if the wound is extensive. Enzymatic debridement involves the use of topically applied chemical substances that break down and liquefy wound debris. Autolytic debridement, or self-dissolution, is a painless, natural physiologic process that allows the body's enzymes to soften, liquefy, and release devitalized tissue. Mechanical debridement involves physical removal of debris from a deep wound.
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