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Tirant22

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Which solution(s) can be used on a wet-to-dry dressing? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Normal saline
  b. Lactated Ringer
  c. Acetic acid
  d. Dakin
  e. Lysol

Question 2

What are the advantages of a transparent dressing? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Adheres to undamaged skin
  b. Contains the exudate
  c. Reduces wound contamination
  d. Serves as a barrier to external bacteria
  e. Slows epithelial growth



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Normal saline, sterile water, lactated Ringer, acetic acid, or Dakin solution are all acceptable for use on wet-to-dry dressings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Transparent dressings have the advantages of adhering to undamaged skin, containing the exudate, reducing wound contamination, serving as a barrier to external bacteria, and speeding epithelial growth.




Tirant22

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


komodo7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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