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A nurse is caring for a client with an open wound. The nurse uses which technique when changing the client’s dressing?

Medical technique
Septic technique
Clean technique
Aseptic technique

Explanation

Answer: D - Open wounds provide an entry to disease-causing microorganisms. The nurse should, therefore, use a sterile or aseptic technique when changing dressings.

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