The nurse is taking care of a client who is at high risk for skin breakdown. The nurse wants to prevent skin breakdown caused by friction. Which dressing is appropriate for this client?
A) Transparent dressing
B) Sterile padding
C) Dry sterile dressing
D) Gel-foam packing
A
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A transparent dressing is used to prevent skin breakdown caused by friction. Gel-foam packing is done for a wound with a draining sinus tract. Sterile padding is used to prevent pressure ulcers. Dry sterile dressings are mostly used for clean wounds, such as surgical incisions, that heal by primary intention.
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