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swpotter12

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on: Jul 24, 2018
An advantage of a dry heat application for a client is:
 
  A. A longer retention of temperature
  B. Softening of the wound exudate
  C. Penetration of tissue layers
  D. Conformity to body surfaces

Question 2

Wounds that have been approved for treatment using NPWT include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pressure ulcers
  b. Diabetic ulcers
  c. Traumatic wounds
  d. Venous stasis ulcers


wilsonbho

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A. Dry heat retains temperature longer because it is not influenced by evaporation.
B. Moist heat reduces drying of skin and softens wound exudates.
C. Moist heat penetrates deeply into tissue layers.
D. Moist heat conforms well to body area being treated.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, traumatic wounds, and venous stasis ulcers are approved for NPWT.


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