A client requires wound debridement.The nurse is aware that which one of the following statements is correct regarding this procedure?

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Removal of necrotic tissue is necessary to rid the ulcer of a source of infection,to enable visualization of the wound bed,and to provide a clean base necessary for healthy tissue to regenerate.Autolytic debridement uses synthetic dressings over a wound to allow the eschar to be self-digested by the action of enzymes that are present in wound fluids.The wound is not irrigated.Mechanical methods include wet-to-dry dressings,wound irrigation,and whirlpool treatments.Surgical debridement involves direct surgical removal of the eschar layer of the wound.Enzymatic debridement requires a health care provider's order.

A Client Requires Wound Debridement