Directions: Fill in the blanks with the word that best completes the sentence.…
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the word that best completes the sentence.
The nurse brought in sterile water for the doctor to perform an ___________ so that the injury would be less likely to become infected.
Answer: C. Ablution — Correct answer: Ablution Meaning: Ablution means washing or cleansing; in medical contexts it refers to cleaning or irrigating a wound. Why this is correct:…
- A.
Impair
- B.
Abuse
- C.
Ablution
- D.
Harming
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Correct answer: C
Correct answer: Ablution
Meaning: Ablution means washing or cleansing; in medical contexts it refers to cleaning or irrigating a wound.
Why this is correct: Sterile water is used to cleanse the injury, which helps remove contaminants and reduces the chance of infection—this action is described by the word "ablution."
Why the other choices are incorrect: "Impair" means to weaken or damage; "Abuse" means to mistreat; "Harming" means causing injury. None of these words mean to wash or cleanse a wound.