The nurse is teaching parents of a school-age child how to cleanse small wounds. What should the nurse advise the parents to avoid using to cleanse a wound? (Select all that apply.)
A) Alcohol
B) Normal saline
C) Tepid water
D) Povidone-iodine
E) Hydrogen peroxide

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Caution caregivers to avoid cleansing the wound with povidone-iodine, alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide because these products disrupt wound healing. Normal saline and tepid water are safe to use when cleansing wounds.

The Nurse Is Teaching Parents of a School-Age Child How