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Which intervention should the nurse in the plan of care for a patient who is a paraplegic with a stage 3 pressure ulcer? (Think WOUND HEALING)A. Keep the pressure ulcer clean and dryB. Maintain protein intake of at least 1.25 g/kg/dayC. Use a 10 ml syringe to irrigate the pressure ulcerD. Irrigate the pressure ulcer with hydrogen peroxide
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