The nurse is caring for a patient with a healing stage III pressure ulcer.The wound is clean and granulating.Which of the following orders would the nurse question?

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Clean pressure ulcers with noncytotoxic cleansers such as normal saline,which will not kill fibroblasts and healing tissue.Cytotoxic cleansers such as Dakin's solution,acetic acid,povidone-iodine,and hydrogen peroxide can hinder the healing process and should not be utilized on clean granulating wounds.Consulting a dietitian for the nutritional needs of the patient,utilizing a low-air-loss therapy unit to decrease pressure,and applying hydrogel dressings to provide a moist environment for healing are all orders that would be appropriate.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Healing