The nurse is cleansing a wound site.As the nurse is doing so,what intervention should be included?

A) Allowing the solution to flow from the most contaminated area to the least contaminated area.
B) Scrubbing vigorously when applying solutions to the skin.
C) Cleansing in a direction from the least contaminated area.
D) Utilizing clean gauge and clean gloves to cleanse a site.

Contaminated Area

A location or surface that has been exposed to potentially infectious agents or hazardous materials, making it unsafe without proper precautions.

Solution

A mixture in which all components are evenly distributed within the liquid, forming a homogeneous mixture.

Gauge

A measurement tool or instrument for determining the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, often used for pressure, thickness, or diameter.