You are caring for a patient with leg ulcers. You know that the most appropriate dressing to apply on a patient with a superficial, uninfected leg ulcer would be what?
A) A hydrocolloid dressing
B) A dry gauze dressing
C) A dry sterile dressing
D) A hydrogen peroxide dressing
Ans: A
Feedback: A hydrocolloid dressing maintains a moist environment and promotes granulation, but it should not be used if the ulcer is infected. Dry sterile, dry gauze, or hydrogen peroxide dressings should not be used, because they do not provide a moist wound environment.
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