During application of a wet dressing to the skin of a patient with impetigo, it is most important for the nurse to

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Clean gloves are used to prevent spread of the infection to the nurse or other patients. The temperature of the wet dressing should be adjusted to patient comfort. Sterile technique is not needed during the dressing change because the goal is to prevent spread of the infection to others. Although antibiotic ointment may be prescribed to treat impetigo, the ointment would not be applied under a wet dressing.

During Application of a Wet Dressing to the Skin of a Patient