NRP571 Week 1 | Nursing in Health Care - University of Phoenix

Question 8 What is the correct sequence for a toenail removal procedure?

1.Position the patient comfortably in a supine position. Clean the toe with an aseptic solution. Administer a bilateral digital nerve block with 2% lidocaine. Use a nail elevator to free the nail sulcus and eponychium from the nail plate. 2.The patient may soak the foot the night before the procedure by wrapping the toe or foot in a wet cloth. Position the patient comfortably in a supine position. Administer a bilateral digital nerve block with 2% lidocaine. Clean the toe with an aseptic solution. Use a nail elevator to free the nail sulcus and eponychium from the nail plate. 3.The patient may soak the foot the night before the procedure by wrapping the toe or foot in a wet cloth. Position the patient comfortably in a supine position. Use a nail elevator to free the nail sulcus and eponychium from the nail plate. Clean the toe with an aseptic solution. Administer a bilateral digital nerve block with 2% lidocaine. Clean the toe with an aseptic solution.