A nurse assesses a client who has a chronic wound.The client states,"I do not clean the wound and change the dressing every day because it costs too much for supplies." How should the nurse respond?

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For chronic wounds in the home,clean tap water and nonsterile supplies are acceptable and serve as cheaper alternatives to sterile supplies.Of course,if the wound becomes grossly infected,the client may end up in the hospital,but this response does not provide any helpful information.Good handwashing is important,but it is not the only consideration.

A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Has a Chronic Wound