A nurse is preparing to change a client's wet-to-moist dressing and notes the dressing is extremely dry.Which of these steps should the nurse take NEXT?

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When changing a wet-to-moist dressing,apply clean gloves when removing the soiled dressing,remove gloves,cleanse hands,and apply clean gloves before apply new dressing.If the dressing is extremely dry,moisten the dressing with a small amount of saline before removing it,to prevent damage to new tissue growth.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Change a Client's Wet-To-Moist Dressing