Which dressings would be appropriate to use for treating wounds with exudates? (Select all that apply.)
a. AlgiDERM
b. Telfa
c. Kaltostat
d. Sorbsan
e. OpSite
ANS: A, C, D
AlgiDERM, Kaltostat, and Sorbsan are exudate absorbers for use in treating infected wounds. Telfa and OpSite are not appropriate to use on wounds with exudates.
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