The nurse explains that the advantage of an occlusive dressing is that it:
a. allows air to the incision.
b. keeps the incision moist.
c. delays epithelialization.
d. does not have to be changed.
B
Occlusive dressings keep the incision moist and increase epithelialization.
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ANS:
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