The LPN begins to irrigate a client’s wound. The LPN knows to start with the `____` part of the wound and end with the `____` part.

Flashcard 15 - Basic Care and Comfort Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam

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cleanest; dirtiest

Explanation:

Ensuring the irrigation flows from clean to dirty prevents contamination of the cleaner parts of the wound from the germs and bacteria in the dirty/infected part of the wound.

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