When converting armour wounds, you should always use a/n:
A. Occlusive dressing.
B. Sterile dressing.
C. Wet dressing.
D. Dry dressing.
Answer: B. Sterile dressing.
A dressing covers an open wound to aid in the control of bleeding and to prevent further damage or contamination. The dressing should be sterile, or free of any organism (bacteria, virus or spore) that may cause infection. Occlusive, wet and dry dressings may not be sterile, depending on manufacture, packaging and handling.
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