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12 Cards in this Set
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1. Verifies physician’s order
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2. Assesses client’s level of pain. Administers prescribed analgesic 30 to 40 minutes before starting wound irrigation
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3. Explains procedure of wound irrigation & cleansing.
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4. Positions client comfortably to permit gravitational flow of irrigating solution through wound & into collection receptacle.
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5. Warms irrigation solution to approximate body temperature.
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6. Washes hands. Closes room door or bed curtains. Applies gown & goggles if needed.
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7. Prepares equipment; opens sterile supplies; forms cuff on waterproof bag & places it near bed.
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8. Puts on clean gloves & removes soiled dressing & discards in waterproof bag. Discards gloves. Puts on new gloves.
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9. Irrigates wound.
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10. Dries wound edges with gauze & applies appropriate dressing.
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11. Removes gloves (and if worn, gown, mask). Assists client to comfortable position.
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12. Disposes of equipment & soiled supplies. Wash hands. Inspects dressing periodically
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