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    Hesi lpn exit proctored exam

    The practical nurse (PN) prepares to provide wound care. In which order should the PN implement these steps? (Place the first action on top and the last action on the bottom.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Don a pair of procedure gloves: 1st - protects nurse from contamination when removing dressing. B. Remove old dressing: 2nd - done with gloves on. C. Remove soiled gloves, perform handwashing, and don new procedure gloves: 3rd - prevents cross-contamination before touching wound. D. Apply prescribed medications to the wound: 4th - done with clean gloves after wound is exposed.

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