The wound care nurse has been asked by the healthcare provider to begin negative-pressure wound therapy on a client.Upon assessment of the wound,the nurse notes that the wound still requires a great deal of debridement.Which should the nurse do in this situation?
A) Apply the wound vac because this is the intent of the therapy.
B) Contact the healthcare provider and arrange for debridement of the wound.
C) Apply an autolytic dressing for 24 hours and then apply the wound vac.
D) Place enzymatic debridement product under the black foam and begin the negative-pressure wound therapy.
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