Author Question: The nurse applies a hydrocolloidal dressing to the client's pressure ulcer, and explains the ... (Read 33 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse applies a hydrocolloidal dressing to the client's pressure ulcer, and explains the benefits of this type of dressing as being which of the following? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Increases client comfort.
2. Decreases anerobic bacterial growth.
3. Can be used on all wound types.
4. Can be molded to uneven body surfaces.
5. Is water-resistant.

Question 2

Questions regarding CAM therapies exist because:

1. There are so many herbal products.
2. Conventional medicine does not understand CAMs.
3. Well-designed scientific studies and research need to be done.
4. Few people utilize alternate health care.

joechoochoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,4,5
Rationale: The hydrocolloid dressing is pliable, can be molded to uneven surfaces, reduces pain, and is water-resistant. Some disadvantages are that it increases the risk of anerobic bacterial growth and cannot be used on wounds that are infected.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: There are many herbal products that require further study.