What is the nurse priority action to clean the wound

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The nurse is performing wound care on a client with an open fracture. What is the nurse's priority action to clean the wound? Irrigate the wound with normal saline. Elevate the foot of the bed. Administer ordered pain medication. Apply antibiotic ointment to the site.

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