The nurse is applying a dry gauze dressing to the client's large abrasion. The client asks the nurse why he needs a dressing on it. Appropriate responses include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The dressing will protect the wound from being contaminated by germs.
2. Wounds heal better when they are kept warm, and the dressing will provide insulation.
3. The wound could drain as it heals, and the dressing will absorb the drainage.
4. The wound needs to be kept moist.
5. This will prevent the wound from hemorrhaging.
1,2,3
Rationale: The dressing will protect the wound from microbial contamination.
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