The nurse is preparing to redress a wound and will secure the dressing using a gauze bandage as ordered by the physician. What is an advantage of gauze bandages?
a. Provision of warmth
b. Applies strong pressure
c. Antibacterial effects
d. Prevents skin maceration
ANS: D
Gauze bandages are lightweight and inexpensive, mold easily around contours of the body, and permit air circulation that helps prevent skin maceration (the softening and breaking down of skin from prolonged exposure to moisture). Flannel bandages provide warmth. Elastic bandages are effective for pressure application. Gauze bandages do not have antibacterial effects.
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