The peri-wound is warm with erythema

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A patient has a right leg wound that measures 6.2cm x 7.3cm with 70% covered in slough. The peri-wound is warm with erythema. The drainage has increased and has a foul smell. There is no change in wound measurements for the past 2 weeks. You suspect the wound has infection. When planning care for this patient, which statement below is true. (Select all that apply) Question 50 options: Conservative sharp debridement on an infected wound is not advised, there is a risk of unintentional vascular access of this may cause bacteremia. Sodium hypochlorite is not recommended on this wound because infection needs to be treated first with antibiotics. Conservative sharp debridement is safe method for infected wounds because it is selective type of debridement. Wet-to-dry gauze debridement is the optimal choice for this type of wound as it will remove the slough tissue to assist in removing infection.

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