On changing the patient's dressing,the nurse notes that the wound appears to be granulating.Which one of the following is an appropriate noncytotoxic cleansing agent selected by the nurse?

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Sterile saline is the most appropriate noncytotoxic cleansing agent for a granulating wound. It is gentle and does not damage the newly formed tissue. Hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine (Betadine), and sodium hypochlorite (Dakin's solution) can all be cytotoxic to healthy granulation tissue and should be avoided.

On Changing the Patient's Dressing,the Nurse Notes That the Wound