RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2019 A with NGN (Complete And Verified Study material) (120pages) LEARNEXAMS

Question: 1 of 60 CORRECT Time Elapsed: 00:01:20 Pause Remaining: 08:20:00 PAUSE A nurse is preparing to apply a dressing for a client who has a stage 2 pressure injury. Which of the following types of dressing should the nurse use? INCORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT FLAG Alginate Alginate dressings are used to treat stage 3 and 4 pressure injuries to absorb drainage. Alginate forms a soft gel when it comes in contact with drainage. Gauze Moistened gauze promotes healing in stage 4 or unstageable pressure injuries by causing debridement and allowing granulation of the wound bed. Transparent Transparent dressings promote healing in stage 1 pressure injuries by preventing further friction and shearing. • Hydrocolloid Hydrocolloid dressings promote healing in stage 2 pressure injuries by creating a moist wound bed.