A New Nurse Performs a Dressing Change on a Stage

A new nurse performs a dressing change on a stage II left heel pressure ulcer. Which action by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching about pressure ulcer care?

A) The new nurse cleans the ulcer with half-strength peroxide.
B) The new nurse uses a hydrocolloid dressing (DuoDerm) on the ulcer.
C) The new nurse irrigates the pressure ulcer with saline using a 30-mL syringe.
D) The new nurse inserts a sterile cotton-tipped applicator into the pressure ulcer.

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