To support the natural wound-healing process, the general rule regarding acute dressing changes is that:
A) Acute wounds should remain covered for 24 hours.
B) Dressings must be changed every 8 hours.
C) Acute wounds should be left covered for 48 to 72 hours absent infection or heavy discharge.
D) Acute wounds should be left uncovered.
Ans: A
Feedback: It is now thought that the natural wound-healing process should be disrupted as little as possible. Unless the wound is infected or has heavy discharge, it is common to leave acute wounds covered for 24 hours and chronic wounds for 48 to 72 hours.
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