When assessing a client with a hydrocolloid dressing, a nurse finds that there is the formation of a soft, white-yellow gel that is adherent to the wound and that has a very slight odor. The nurse evaluates this outcome as:
A. An expected occurrence
B. A wound infection requiring a culture
C. An adverse reaction to the hydrocolloid components
D. Excessive exudate requiring a different type of dressing
A
A, B, C, and D. Hydrocolloid dressings interact with wound fluids and form a soft whitish-yellowish gel, which is hard to remove and may have a faint odor. These are normal occurrences and should not be confused with pus or purulent exudate, wound infection, or deterioration of the wound.
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