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deesands

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While applying a wet-to-dry dressing, how would the nurse explain to the patient how this procedure works for promoting healing? A wet-to-dry dressing is a:
 
  a. Method of submerging the wound in water, allowing it to soak before drying the wound bed
  b. Procedure that uses proteolytic agents to break down necrotic tissue in the wound bed
  c. Means of debriding the wound but also removing granulation tissue from the wound
  d. Form of debridement that uses an occlusive, moisture-retaining dressing to break down necrotic tissue

Question 2

Select the process(es) that occur(s) during the inflammatory phase of wound healing. Select all that apply.
 
  a. Granulation
  b. Hemostasis
  c. Epithelialization
  d. Inflammation



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D



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