Silver is used as an ingredient in many burn dressings because it:
a. stimulates tissue granulation.
b. is effective against a wide spectrum of wound pathogens.
c. provides topical pain relief.
d. stimulates wound healing.
B
Silver is an ingredient in many dressings because it helps prevent infection against a wide spectrum of common pathogens. Silver does not stimulate tissue granulation; nor does it provide pain relief or stimulate wound healing processes.
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