RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 384 of 2368

A client has a dry, stable eschar on the heel. Which action by the nurse is correct?

  1. Apply an enzymatic ointment to the eschar every shift
  2. Leave the eschar in place until the vascular status is determined
  3. Soak the heel in warm water to loosen the eschar
  4. Remove the eschar with sterile scissors at the bedside
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Correct answer: Leave the eschar in place until the vascular status is determined

Necrotic tissue is usually removed, but stable dry heel eschar is left in place until vascular status is known.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Wound Care: Debride the Wound. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026