ProcessIntermediate
What are the steps involved in preparing a sterile field for wound irrigation according to the text?
The steps involved in preparing a sterile field for wound irrigation include checking physician orders, gathering supplies, performing hand hygiene, maintaining standard precautions, introducing yourself to the patient, ensuring patient privacy, identifying the patient, and explaining the procedure.
Key points
- Check physician orders and patient care plan.
- Gather necessary supplies and equipment.
- Perform hand hygiene and maintain standard precautions.
- Introduce yourself and ensure patient privacy.
- Identify the patient using two identifiers.
- Explain the procedure to the patient.
Source:Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice· Skin Integrity and Wound Care· p. 1823–1835
Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice
Barbara L Yoost & Lynne R Crawford
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