Fibrinolysin and desoxyribonuclease (Elase) is prescribed to treat a skin ulcer, and the nurse is observing a nursing student perform the treatment. Nurse Emil intervenes if the nursing student is observed doing which of the following?
a. Applies a thin layer of medication
b. Cleans the wound with a sterile solution
c. Places petrolatum gauze over the fibrinolysin and desoxyribonuclease
d. Applies a thick layer of medication and covers with a dry sterile dressing
Answer D. The wound should be cleansed with a sterile solution and gently patted dry.
A thin layer of fibrinolysin and desoxyribonuclease (Elase) is applied and covered with petrolatum gauze.
If a dry powder preparation is used, for best effects, the solution should be prepared just before use.
a. Applies a thin layer of medication
b. Cleans the wound with a sterile solution
c. Places petrolatum gauze over the fibrinolysin and desoxyribonuclease
d. Applies a thick layer of medication and covers with a dry sterile dressing
Answer D. The wound should be cleansed with a sterile solution and gently patted dry.
A thin layer of fibrinolysin and desoxyribonuclease (Elase) is applied and covered with petrolatum gauze.
If a dry powder preparation is used, for best effects, the solution should be prepared just before use.
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