A nurse is preparing to perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has an infected abdominal wound. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing this dressing change?

A. Incorrect. When removing tape, it is best to pull in the direction of hair growth to minimize skin trauma. B. Correct. When performing a wet-to-dry dressing change, the wound should be cleaned from the center to the outer edges to prevent introducing contaminants into the wound. C. Incorrect. Wet-to-dry dressings are typically used to debride wounds by allowing the moist dressing to dry and adhere to wound debris. Moistening the dressing before removal can disrupt this process. D. Incorrect. Sterile gloves are not typically necessary for performing a wet-to-dry dressing change, as it is a clean technique.