When performing wound irrigation,a nurse uses appropriate technique when:

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If the patient has a deep wound with a narrow opening,attach a soft catheter to the syringe to permit the fluid to enter the wound.Position the patient comfortably to permit gravitational flow of irrigating solution through wound and into collection receptacle.Hold syringe tip 2.5 cm (1 inch)above upper end of wound and over area being cleansed; this prevents syringe contamination.Wound cleansing and irrigation are accomplished using sterile technique (surgical wounds)or clean technique (some chronic wounds).

When Performing Wound Irrigation,a Nurse Uses Appropriate Technique When