The nurse, evaluating the wound of a patient recovering from an appendectomy, has several steri-strips with a small amount of dried bloody drainage over the surgical incision
Which of the following treatment modalities would be indicated to prevent contamination and control any additional drainage? 1. wet-to-dry dressing
2. alginate dressing
3. dry, sterile dressing
4. hydrocolloid dressing
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Rationale: The patient's wound is healing by primary intention. Dry, sterile dressings are the standard for wounds healing by this method, offering protection from contamination and the absorption of exudate. Wounds healing by secondary or tertiary intention require wound dressing materials that promote a moist, warm wound environment. Alginate dressings would be a more appropriate treatment for wounds healing by secondary or tertiary intention. Hydrocolloid dressings would be a more appropriate treatment for wounds healing by secondary or tertiary intention.
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