A transparent dressing has which advantages? (Select all that apply.)
a. Adheres to undamaged skin
b. Contains the exudate
c. Reduces wound contamination
d. Serves as a barrier to external bacteria
e. Speeds epithelial growth
A, B, C, D, E
Transparent dressings have the advantages of adhering to undamaged skin, containing the exudate, reducing wound contamination, serving as a barrier to external bacteria, and speeding epithelial growth.
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