For clients with a clean stage II ulcer, the nurse elects to use a dressing of:
A. Adherent film
B. Telfa pads
C. Composite film
D. Calcium alginate
C
C. Composite film limits shear and facilitates healing through reepithelialization; it is suggested for use on a clean stage II ulcer.
A. Adherent film facilitates the softening of eschar and is used on stage IV ulcer with eschar.
B. Telfa pads are not suggested for stage II pressure ulcers.
D. Calcium alginate is used on stage III and IV ulcers that have significant exudates; it is highly absorbent.
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