The nurse is changing a hydrocolloid antimicrobial barrier dressing with silver for a client with a stage 4 pressure ulcer. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? 1. Rinse the wound with...

The nurse is changing a hydrocolloid antimicrobial barrier dressing with silver for a client with a stage 4 pressure ulcer. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

1. Rinse the wound with physiologically normal saline.

2. Remove the old dressing and assess the pressure ulcer.

3. Hold the dressing in place for 5 seconds after applying.

4. Apply sterile gloves when performing the procedure.