Discuss dressing change technique with the nurse at a later date.-nonsterile gloves are adequate to remove the old dressing. however, the use of sterile gloves does not put the client in danger so discussion of this can wait until later. the staff nurse is doing two things incorrectly. nonsterile gloves are adequate to remove the old dressing. the nurse should wash her hands after removing the soiled dressing and before donning sterile gloves to clean and dress the wound. the nurse should wash her hands after removing the soiled dressing and before donning the sterile gloves to clean and dress the wound. not doing this compromises client safety and should be brought to the immediate attention of the nurse. the staff nurse is doing two things incorrectly. nonsterile gloves are adequate to remove the old dressing. however, the use of sterile gloves does not put the client in danger so discussion of this can wait until later. however, the nurse should wash her hands after removing the soiled dressing and before donning sterile gloves to clean and dress the wound. not doing this compromises client safety and should be brought to the immediate attention of the nurse.
