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Which type of dressings is most appropriate for the nurse in charge to apply until a wound specialist can be contacted?

While examining a clients leg, the nurse notes an open ulceration with visible granulation tissue in the wound.

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H. Jones

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H. Jones, Web Content Writer, San Antonio,

Answered Oct 08, 2020

Until a wound specialist comes into the picture, sterile saline dressings support wound healing, and the cost is reasonable. Dry, sterile dressings stick to the wound and remove the damaged tissue. Moist sterile saline gauze is the best way to go with a wound.

The dressing must support a moist environment as the wound bed's drying elevates pH, rendering the wound more alkaline. Typically, a wound specialist would see exactly which bandage to place on the wound due to the size the type of the wound it is.

A wound care specialist is a healthcare provider who concentrates on evaluating and treating non-healing wounds. They have been specifically educated in the treatment and care of various types of wounds, including everything from acute to chronic.

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A. Samuel

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A. Samuel, Content Manager, Masters in Marketing and accounting, Florida

Answered Sep 07, 2020

The correct answer to this question is Moist, sterile saline gauze. Dressings are sterile pads. They attach to the wound, and they are used to help prevent the wound from being harmed more. The moist, sterile saline gauzes are better for a number of reasons.

First, they help support the wound in both protecting it from further harm and helping it in the recovery process. Along with that, the gauzes are lower in cost to both the patient and the medical facility. Some of the other dressings on the market are not the best to use due to their cost, or they can cause more harm.

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Danny R. Glover

Danny R. Glover

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Danny R. Glover, Editor, New York City

Answered Oct 22, 2018

Dressings are a sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to facilitate healing and protect the wound from more harm. A dressing is designed to contact the wound directly, as distinguished from the bandage, which is often used to hold a dressing in place. Many modern dressings are self-adhesive.

A dressing can have many purposes, depending upon the type, severity, and position of the wound. Bandages protect wounds from further harm or infection. It promotes healing by providing a sterile, breathable, and moist environment that reduces the risk of infection, help the wound heal quickly, and minimize scarring.

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Answered Oct 08, 2017

Moist, sterile saline gauze

Moist, sterile saline dressings support would heal and are cost-effective. Dry sterile dressings adhere to the wound and debride the tissue when removed. Petroleum supports healing but is expensive. Povidone-iodine can irritate epithelial cells, so it shouldnt be left on an open wound.
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