What is the purpose of the hydrocolloid dressing applied to a clean stage II pressure ulcer? (Select all that apply.)
a. Débride the ulcer
b. Prevent shear force trauma
c. Absorb the exudate
d. Harden eschar
e. Make an air-occlusive seal
ANS: A, B, C, E
The hydrocolloid dressing prevents shear force trauma to the ulcer while granulation tissue and reepithelialization are occurring during healing. It also forms an air-occlusive seal, protects the ulcer from infection, and absorbs exudate. If there were eschar present, it would soften it.
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