[Verified Answer]: Mr Smith is an 80-year-old gentleman with…

Mr Smith is an 80-year-old gentleman with an arterial ulcer on his right ankle. Mr Smith has a medical history of Peripheral Arterial Vascular Disease; he is immunocompromised due to chemotherapy for cancer treatment. Mr Smith is a heavy smoker and has a poor nutritional status. Mr Smith explains that this ulcer started out as a break in his skin after knocking his ankle on a piece of furniture three months ago. You have been tasked with cleansing Mr. Smith’s wound and you discuss the wound care plan with the RN. A. List three wound cleansing products that could be used when cleaning a wound. 1. Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) 2. Antiseptic Solutions (Povidone – iodine solution) 3. Chlorhexidine solution B. Which cleansing product is most appropriate when cleansing Mr. Smith’s wound? Provide a rationale for your answer.