Asked by Xander Salazar on May 23, 2024
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Hydrocolloid dressings are used for which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Maintaining a moist wound environment
B) Autolytic debriding of necrotic wounds
C) Absorption of moderately draining wounds
D) Protecting from friction
Hydrocolloid Dressings
A type of bandage that contains gel-forming agents and is used for wound care, promoting a moist healing environment.
Autolytic Debriding
A natural process of wound healing where the body's enzymes break down dead tissue without harming living tissue.
Moderately Draining
Describes a wound or surgical site that is releasing fluids at a moderate rate.
- Become familiar with the components and employment of different kinds of dressings and bandages.
- Comprehend the fundamentals of wound repair, specifically the significance of maintaining a damp environment and the process of debridement.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the components and employment of different kinds of dressings and bandages.
- Comprehend the fundamentals of wound repair, specifically the significance of maintaining a damp environment and the process of debridement.
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