A new nurse performs a dressing change on a stage II left heel pressure ulcer.Which action by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching about pressure ulcer care?
A) The new nurse uses a hydrocolloid dressing (DuoDerm) to cover the ulcer.
B) The new nurse inserts a sterile cotton-tipped applicator into the pressure ulcer.
C) The new nurse irrigates the pressure ulcer with sterile saline using a 30-mL syringe.
D) The new nurse cleans the ulcer with a sterile dressing soaked in half-strength peroxide.
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