Radiopaque sponges are not to be used as part of the dressing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
Radiopaque sponges are not used because they could distort a postoperative radiograph or cause an incorrect count if the incision needed to be reopened.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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