A nurse is changing the dry sterile dressing of a client after a colectomy. Which precautions should the nurse take when performing this procedure? Select all that apply.

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The nurse should prepare strips of tape beforehand to ensure efficiency (A). The wound should be cleansed from the center to the outside to prevent contamination (C). Keeping the wound dry is important to prevent infection (D). Sterile gloves should be worn to maintain a sterile field and prevent infection (E). Cleansing with alcohol or soap is not recommended as it can irritate the wound (B).

A Nurse Is Changing the Dry Sterile Dressing of a Client