The physician orders a dressing for a client with a wound. The student nurse is aware that the purpose of applying dressings includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. to promote homeostasis
b. to promote thermal insulation of the wound
c. to promote healing by reflecting light
d. to promote splinting or support for the wound
e. to provide concealment from the client
f. to promote retention of bacterial contamination
A, B, D, E
A dressing serves several purposes: to promote homeostasis, to promote thermal insulation of the wound, to promote splinting or support for the wound, to provide concealment from the client, to protect the wound from bacterial contamination, to provide a moist environment to enhance epithelialization, to support healing by absorbing drainage, and to enhance debridement of the wound.
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