The Unna paste boot is wrapped in a variety of directions to make the most of muscular action. These dressings are usually changed:
a. twice a day.
b. once a day.
c. every 2 to 3 days.
d. twice a month.
C
Compression dressings are changed every 2 to 3 days.
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