The Nurse Provides Wound Care for a Client 48 Hours

The nurse provides wound care for a client 48 hours after a burn injury.To achieve the desired outcome of the procedure,which action does the nurse perform first?

A) Apply silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) ointment.
B) Cover the area with an elastic wrap.
C) Place a synthetic dressing over the area.
D) Remove loose nonviable tissue.