Which of the following statements about pressure dressings and bandages is true?
a. All pressure dressings must be airtight to prevent contamination.
b. Bandages should be applied in a distal-to-proximal manner.
c. Dressings are placed over bandages.
d. Gauze should be placed in an open wound before a pressure dressing is applied.
Answer: b
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