K.D. has 20 KS lesions on his neck, upper chest, and both upper arms, all of which are closed
and painless. How will you care for the KS lesions?
a. Keep each lesion covered with a clear, transparent dressing
b. Place sterile, saline-soaked gauze over each lesion twice daily
c. Keep the lesions dry, cleaning the affected areas gently as needed
d. Apply topical antibiotic ointment twice daily to the affected areas
c
There is no special treatment needed for closed lesions other than to keep them clean and dry. If
the lesions were open or draining, then you would need to care for the lesions as you would an open
wound, following your agency's skin care protocol, keeping them covered with a sterile dressing.
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