1. Mrs. Bennett has a prescription to obtain a wound culture during the next dressing change. Should the nurse obtain the wound sample before or after irrigating the wound with normal saline? Explain...

1. Mrs. Bennett has a prescription to obtain a wound culture during the next dressing change. Should the nurse obtain the wound sample before or after irrigating the wound with normal saline? Explain your answer.

2. Provide a rationale for including compression boots, graduated compression stockings (TEDs), and heel protectors in Mrs. Bennett’s plan of care.